Principal

A small school with a big welcome Cuddington Community Primary School is a thriving and inclusive school at the heart of the Worcester Park community, providing education for children aged 3 to 11. With a strong sense of belonging, dedicated staff and supportive families, we are proud of the caring and nurturing environment we offer every child. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an exceptional leader to shape the future of our school which results from the internal promotion of the current Principal. We are seeking an inspirational Interim Principal who can provide the stability, direction and ambition needed to drive improvement, strengthen community confidence and secure excellent outcomes for all pupils. Our school benefits from excellent facilities, extensive outdoor space, a broad and enriching curriculum and a strong extra-curricular offer. We are also proud to host the Jubilee Centre , our established specialist provision for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which reflects our commitment to inclusion and meeting the needs of every learner. Our on-site nursery, opened in September 2019, provides 24 places for children aged 3-4 and presents exciting opportunities to further develop a seamless and ambitious educational journey from early years through to Year 6.

About the role

As Interim Principal, you will be a visible and values-driven leader who inspires confidence, builds strong relationships and places children at the centre of every decision. You will work closely with staff, families and trust leaders to create a culture of high expectations, collaboration and continuous improvement.

You will bring:

A clear vision for high-quality education and school improvement A proven ability to raise standards and improve outcomes for pupils The skills to motivate, develop and empower staff A strong commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and safeguarding Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills The confidence to lead change with clarity, integrity and compassion Whether you are an experienced Headteacher seeking an interim leadership opportunity or an ambitious Deputy Headteacher/Vice Principal ready to take the next step, you will have the drive and expertise to help Cuddington flourish. Why join us? As part of THPT Schools, you will be supported by a collaborative network of experienced school leaders and education professionals committed to excellence. You will benefit from strong trust-wide support whilst having the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future direction of Cuddington Community Primary School. This is an opportunity to lead a school with enormous potential, build on its many strengths and leave a legacy for the children, families and community we serve. As a Partnership School, we are dedicated to providing a great place to work where staff and students thrive together. If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you. All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview. Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement. As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.