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Riseley Church of England Primary
School
Headteacher Candidate Information Pack
Headteacher
Riseley Church of England Primary School, Riseley, Bedford
The governors, staff and children of Riseley Church of England Primary School are
seeking to appoint a Headteacher for April 2021 - or September 2021 for the ideal
candidate. The successful applicant will:
• Be a dynamic, inspirational leader with proven recent, successful leadership expe-
rience in the Primary sector.
• Bring vision, leadership and strategic direction for continued improvement of our
school.
• Communicate well with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community.
• Be committed to sustaining and developing the school’s Christian ethos.
Riseley C of E Primary School is a single form entry, rural Primary School serving
children from the lovely village of Riseley, local villages and from a town in a neigh-
bouring county. This is an exciting time to join our school just as we move into the
second phase of our new school building.
We can offer the successful candidate:
• A committed, hardworking, and experienced team of staff.
• Children with an eagerness to learn.
• Parents who show a keen interest in their children’s education.
• A dedicated group of governors.
• Attractive, modern buildings on a fantastic site.
This is a Group 2 position. Salary range £54,091 - £62,570 to be discussed dependent on
experience.
The governors welcome visits to the school, however, in the current circumstance this will
need to be in line with the current risk assessment practices of the school.
If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please contact us initially by
email: rpsgovernors@gmail.com
References - Please ensure that your referees are aware of your application and can pro-
vide references, if you are shortlisted, prior to interview. Referees should be your current
and last employer (Headteacher or Chair of Governors) and their official email address
should be provided.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all
staff and visitors to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an en-
hanced DBS check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children
Safe in Education 2020.
Full details and application form can be accessed from the School website:
www.riseleyschool.co.uk
from The Chair of Governors Dear Applicant, Thank you very much for your interest in the Headteacher position at Riseley Church of England Primary School. This is an exciting time for us as a School as we implement a newly devel- oped curriculum and move into the second phase of our building, which com- pletes the plans agreed when we transitioned to a Primary School in 2017. The successful candidate will be joining a wonderful and caring school com- munity which seeks to ensure that all within it thrive in both life and learning. We believe that with the correct leadership, our school can really excel and flourish for the benefit of all. We are seeking an ambitious individual who will build on and develop the school improvement journey already started, further raising standards and achievements for our children. We are looking for a proven leader who can drive this forward. The successful applicant will also be firmly committed to maintaining and further developing our Christian ethos and distinctiveness. Please carefully read the information on dates, visits and applications. If you wish to discuss the position further, please contact me on rpsgovernors@gmail.com to arrange a suitable time. We look forward to receiving your application. Yours faithfully, Catherine Veitch
Additional Information School visits We welcome visits to our school and these can be arranged by contacting Catherine Veitch on rpsgovernors@gmail.com. Informal discussions If you are interested in applying and would like an informal discussion with one of the governors, please contact us as above. How to apply All applications should be made using the application form. Your completed application form and personal statement (no more than two sides of A4 pa- per) should be sent via email to rpsgovernors@gmail.com. CVs will not be ac- cepted. In completing the application form you should pay close attention to the job description and person specification. Dates Closing date: 16.00hrs on 7th January 2021 Shortlisting: 11th January 2021 Interviews: 25th and 26th January 2021 (these are likely to be a combi- nation of virtual and face to face activities).
Our School Riseley Church of England Primary School was founded in 1841 to provide educa- tion according to the principles and practices of the Church of England. As a Church of England School, it falls within the Diocese of St Albans. It is part of the maintained system of education and is operated in partnership with the Local Au- thority. The school has close links with our village Church, All Saints, and the wider village community. The School is a single form entry Primary School situated in the North Bedfordshire village of Riseley on the borders of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamp- tonshire. The catchment area for the school is comprised of Riseley and its sur- rounding villages. A number of pupils from a local Northamptonshire town also at- tend the school. At age 11 pupils normally transfer to Sharnbrook Secondary School. We currently have 194 children on the School roll plus 17 in our Nursery Unit. Chil- dren are normally offered places in the Nursery for the term after their 3rd birthday moving into Reception Class in the September after they are four. The School transitioned from a Lower School to a Primary School in September 2017 and we are currently looking forward to moving into the second and final phase of the new build after Christmas this year. In our last Ofsted Report in March 2017 we were rated good in all areas and in our last SIAMS the same year we were judged outstanding. We are proud that Riseley C of E Primary School is an inclusive school where our hardworking, dedicated staff and governors are totally committed to ensuring that every child has a rich, well- rounded, and full education and emotional and pastoral support. Our Christian ethos and distinctiveness are key to us and our values-led education reflects our Christian foundation.
Our Church
All Saints Church is an active community of people that seeks to build up the family of God
and engage with the whole village through relationships and various programmes. They
are committed to ‘Knowing Christ and making Him known”.
Every Sunday there is a lively morning Ser-
vice with provision for all ages. There are
also various groups that meet throughout the
week to help people grow in their knowledge
and love of Jesus, as they seek to grow in
their discipleship.
Riseley Primary School has established,
healthy and cooperative links with All Saints.
The Staff Team at All Saints regularly visit
the school for assemblies, a lunchtime club
and staff encouragement. Foundation governors from All Saints family are keen to help
promote the Christian ethos and vision of the school and support all the staff. The children
and their parents enjoy visits to the Church for Easter, Harvest, Year 6 Leavers, and
Christmas services. Pupils visit the Church building as part of the curriculum which is al-
ways a lot of fun. Pupils and parents are kept informed and welcomed to Services, events,
and annual children’s programmes such as Holiday Clubs and Light parties.
Our Village
Riseley is a friendly and attractive village community. There are approximately 1,300 resi-
dents and it is situated in between the towns of Rushden and Bedford. There are numer-
ous activities and groups that cater for children and adults, and a genuine kindness and
community spirit evident in the village.
The school has always played a large part in vil-
lage life and considered an asset with many
events that intertwine the two. Riseley has a
pub, shop, residential care home, garage, coffee
shop, gym, large playing field, village hall and
more. Many groups have been established to
provide for the inhabitants of Riseley, especially
in the recent pandemic.
Riseley has a large farming community and of-
fers wonderful countryside and scenery for those
who enjoy walking, cycling and other outdoor ac-
tivities. It has a rich history, with many residents having contributed to three informative
and fascinating books which tell of the village’s past.
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