Framfield (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
£52,301 - £57,831 per annum
32.5
Job introduction
About the role
Are you a passionate and dedicated leader ready to make a lasting impact in our small but thriving primary school community? Our leadership team is seeking an inspirational head of school to help our drive for excellence in teaching, learning, and pastoral care.
This new and exciting opportunity is for for an ambitious and motivated professional who will play a key role in shaping the future of the school. If you are committed to fostering a nurturing and high-achieving environment where every child is encouraged to be the best they can be, we look forward to hearing from you.
Our new head of school will have delegated responsibilities.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an outstanding teacher.
- Be an active member of the SLT and assisting the interim executive headteacher in leading the school.
- Have excellent communication skills with a confident manner.
- Have good IT skills and the ability to use various educational software packages, and social media platforms.
- Have excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and with attention to detail.
- Lead on key strategic areas of our school improvement.
- Assist with the management of teaching staff and support teams.
- Model the highest of expectations with a drive for excellence.
- Lead on the creation and modification of policies, communicating these effectively to all relevant stakeholders.
- Engage in whole school training and development.
- Contribute to a safe and welcoming learning environment for pupils, particularly for those who may be vulnerable.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the Christian ethos of the school.
All with a sense of humour and smile!
In return, we can offer:
- A happy cohesive school community committed to providing the best for the pupils within our care.
- Professional development of all colleagues.
- A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
- A full induction process supported by local schools.
We encourage informal visits with an open dialogue. For further information, an application pack and/or an informal chat or to arrange an informal visit please make direct contact Mrs Claire Roberts, Interim Headteacher, 01825 890 258 head@framfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk.
Closing date for applications to be received into the School Office office@framfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk:
By noon on Monday 19 May 2025
Shortlisting: 20 May 2025
Interviews will take place: 23 May 2025
As is school policy the position will be subject to satisfactory references and a clear eDBS.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to bedisqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will besubject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiverand the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
Additional information
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.
DBS
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
Work Permits
We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
Reasonable adjustments
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.