Headteacher
NOR 200 (including 26 FTE Nursery) Age range 3 -7
Required for September 2010

Due to the retirement of our current and well respected Headteacher, our friendly, happy and successful school is seeking to appoint an inspirational and innovative leader who will share in our commitment to develop each child’s full potential and with the support of the whole school community strive to make Carlyle Infant an outstanding school.

Our successful candidate will:
 Have a passion for teaching and learning
 Be committed to maintaining high standards and achievement for our eager and enthusiastic children in a fun but challenging way
 Be able to build on existing skills and strengths of staff in a professional and structured way
 Show inclusive leadership qualities with the ability to communicate across all levels
 Have strong team working abilities and show a willingness to learn from others to improve the provision for children
 Value diversity and the unique contribution that every individual makes to the school
 Demonstrate sound financial acumen and an insight on how to manage budgetary controls
 Continue to build links with the local junior school

We can offer:
 A popular, well subscribed and successful infant school in a rural environment with a diverse population of children
 Happy, hard working and creative children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn
 Hard working, highly motivated and caring staff who are committed to ensuring each child fulfils their potential academically and socially
 Supportive parents, guardians and an active PTA
 Forward thinking, committed and supportive governing body
 Commitment to the Head’s professional and career development

“Team working at all levels is a strong feature of the school’s success”
“Children make good progress and achieve well to reach standards that are above average” (Ofsted)

If you can demonstrate the above attributes our friendly and enthusiastic children, highly motivated, professional staff and proactive governing body are waiting to welcome you.

Informal visits to the school would be welcomed, please contact the school to arrange a suitable time to visit, Tel: 01332 760369. Website address: www.carlyleinfantschool.org.uk

For an application form and further details please contact: Sara Clarke, Children and Young Peoples Services, Middleton House, 27 St Mary’s Gate, Derby, DE1 3NN. Tel: 01332 716843 or email:

Interviews: 21 and 22 April 2010