Job Details

Hours of work: Teachers full time hours' Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Friday 16th September - 9.00 am

Interview date: Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th September 2016

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: The Haven VA CE/Methodist Primary School Atlantic Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 5SW

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

Owing to the retirement of our long standing Headteacher, the children, staff and governors of The Haven VA CE/Methodist Primary School are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational leader to join their much loved school.

Our school is rated “Good” with its sights firmly on outstanding. It is consistently oversubscribed and serves the community in the beautiful harbour area of Eastbourne. We are looking for a dynamic leader, with excellent communication skills, who demonstrates and consistently articulates high expectations for staff and pupils alike.

As a practising Christian, you would lead by example to bring drive and vision to maximise the development and achievements of all our children, as well as contributing to our local community. You will be warmly welcomed by our enthusiastic children and parents, the committed and motivated staff and supportive Governing Body.

Our school is a voluntary aided Church of England and Methodist Primary with its own church community, which meets within the school building. We have recently completed a building transformation and when the new reception classes join in September this will take us to two-form entry throughout. The school has a Nursery on site (leased to an outstanding nursery provider) and we offer breakfast and after-school clubs.

Salary range negotiable and relocation expenses available.

We warmly welcome enquiries and visits to the school. Please contact the School Business Manager Option 3.        

Contact Details

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2009 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 2009 Regulations. 

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2009 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted. 

Additional Information

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.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. 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.   This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). 

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.