Group 2

Pupils on Roll 193 (including nursery)

Required from January 2011

Hawthorn Primary School is a “good and improving school” (Ofsted 2009) that looks forward to continuing to develop with a new headteacher.

The children, parents, governors and staff are seeking a leader to embrace change in achieving our high aspirations for the success of Hawthorn.

Hawthorn Primary School is a spacious building with extensive grounds situated in a residential area of Cantley, 3 miles from Doncaster. Most children come from the local estate.

This is an exciting time to be joining Doncaster Local Authority. Our Director of Children’s Services and Assistant Director of Learners and Schools are committed to working with schools to develop a cohesive strategic approach, focusing on those factors that make the biggest difference to the quality of children’s and young people’s lives.

Application packs are available from: www.jobsdoncaster.co.uk

Completed applications to be returned directly to Hazel Thompson, Assistant Education Officer, DMBC, CYPS, School Improvement Service, Floor 5, The Council House, College Road, Doncaster,DN1 3AD.
Telephone: 01302 737151 Email:

If you wish to visit our school prior to the closing date, please contact Mrs Lesley Wright, Business Manager at the school on 01302 535906 to make an appointment for either Friday 17th September at 8.30am or Monday 20th September at 2pm.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on 24th September 2010.

Interviews will take place week commencing 11th October 2010.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced CRB check.