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Headteacher Appointment

Information to assist controlled school governors in appointing a headteacher

To download this complete document, click here.

Introduction
 

Appointment Procedure

STEP 1 – A Vacancy Arises

A Possible Timeline

STEP 2 – The Initial Meeting

STEP 3 – Shortlisting Meeting

Download

Draft letter to candidates

STEP 4 – Interviews

Downloads

Sample agenda/minute for Ratification Meeting

Support for New Headteachers

Supporting Papers

Headteacher Job Description

Framework for the Development of a Person Specification/Selection Criteria in a Voluntary Controlled School

Church Criteria

Additional Approaches to Panels and Presentations

Safeguarding Children and Young People  – Safer Recruitment

Guidance for Governors Attending the Pre-Interview Visit

The Legal Framework for Recruitment and Selection

How to feed back and give support on future CPD needs

Responsibilities in recruitment and selection

Example Shortlisting Proforma

Individual Schools – Details about individual schools including inspection reports can be found here. A Google map showing the position of Church of England schools in the Diocese is here.

Looking for a post in a Church of England school? To see current vacancies in church schools in the Diocese, click here.
To advertise a post in your school, download a form by clicking here, and email the completed form to Sue Noakes.