Job Introduction
ROLE: Early Years Leader
SCHOOL: Hillbourne Primary School
HOURS: Full time
SALARY: Main Pay / Upper Pay Scale TLR2
CLOSING DATE: 9am 21 March 2024
INTERVIEW DATE: Week beginning 25 March 2024
START DATE: 1 September 2024
With brand new leadership and a brand new building, this is a unique opportunity to join the journey
of a new chapter of Hillbourne Primary school. Exciting opportunities await in this stunning school in
Broadstone, Poole.
Having recently joined Hamwic Education Trust, Hillbourne Primary School has appointed a new head,
who not only has 9 years of headship within the Trust but is working with a passionate and driven
school team. The clear vision of ‘every child, every opportunity’ will be clear to see, with a passion for
quality education and employee wellbeing.
We are looking for an exceptional leader to accelerate demonstratable and sustainable improvements
in attainments and ensure all staff are provided with an environment, resources and curriculum that
allow them to undertake their roles with excellence.
This is an exciting opportunity for a professional, enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic leader to join
our team. We work as a collective team and have a strong school community and are passionate about
making a difference for all, enabling children to thrive both academically and emotionally.
If you are interested and would like to know more, please come and visit the school and meet the new
leadership team. Be prepared to be enthused, excited and make a difference for the future of the
pupils at Hillbourne.
WE ARE SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO:
• Has a commitment to their quality of teaching and learning and improving educational
outcomes for all children
• Is committed and passionate, having high expectations of achievement and behaviour,
making a real difference to the lives of children
• Has excellent standards of communication and interpersonal skills
• Enjoys working as part of a team and can build strong relationships with the many
stakeholders in a school
WE CAN OFFER YOU:
• Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes
• An individual induction programme supported by a mentor
• Networking groups for Teachers, Business Managers, Site Teams and IT staff
• Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement for staff working 52 weeks per year which increases with length
of service
• Free eye tests up to the value of £25 for users of VDU equipment and contribution up to the
value of £60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen
equipment (where all conditions are met)
• Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please view the job description and complete the application
form which can be found at www.hamwic.org and return to Laura Bennett
l.bennett@hillbourne.poole.sch.uk
SAFEGUARDING:
All schools with the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful
candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant
employment checks.
THE HILLARY PARTNERSHIP
The Hillary Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic
Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.
We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding
people.
We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and
senior leaders.
Our staff have opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the
Trust in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skills.
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