Recruitment of Headteacher to vacant post at Grouville School.

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A decision made (12/06/2006) regarding Recruitment of Headteacher to vacant post at Grouville School.

Subject:	Recruitment of Headteacher to vacant post at Grouville School
Decision Reference:	MD-ESC-2006-0035	Exempt clause(s):		n/a
Type of Report (oral or written):	Oral	Person Giving Report (if oral):		Director of Education, Sport and Culture
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a	Report File ref:		n/a
Written Report – Title:	n/a	Written report – Author:		n/a
Decision(s): To note the appointment of Mrs. Pam Pitman to the post of headteacher of Grouville School following the retirement of Mrs. Gill Shaw with effect from 1st September 2006
Reason(s) for decision: Grouville School is a two form entry school and, in recent years, when headteacher posts have become available in such schools, the opportunity has been taken to transfer an existing headteacher consistent with Department policy. In accordance with the authority delegated to him by the Minister, the Director wrote to all primary headteachers seeking expressions of interest. Four headteachers expressed interest and each was interviewed by the Director and Assistant Director (Schools and Colleges). Taking account of the particular requirements of the post, as profiled by the Schools and Colleges team, the Director, on the advice of the Assistant Director (Schools and Colleges) offered the post to Mrs. Pam Pitman, who has accepted the appointment.
Action required: - Issue letter of appointment to Mrs. Pitman - Commence recruitment to resulting vacant post of Headteacher of St John’s School
Signature:			Date of Decision: 12 June 2006