Job Details

Hours of work: Full Time Teachers Hours Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Wednesday 12 April 2017 at 12 Noon Interview dates: 25th & 26th April 2017

We would recommend candidates visit our school prior to an application to appreciate the potential of this unique opportunity and allow us to answer any questions you may have.

If you would like to arrange a visit please contact the Headteacher, Judith Cooper

For more information about the school visit our website: Willingdon Primary School Rapsons Road Eastbourne BN20 9RJ Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

Headteacher Start: September 2017 Salary: l18 - L24 (58,677 - 68,643) - Subject to negotiation for an exceptional candidate Location: Willingdon, East Sussex NOR: 461 Age Range: 4-11

This recently inspected very good school seeks an aspirational primary practitioner to continue the lead at this school on its journey from good to outstanding. The new Headteacher will enable all children to make strong progress and fulfil their potential in a school with a positive and inclusive ethos.

You will have: - A commitment to enabling all children to learn and develop to their full potential; - Strong leadership skills; - Experience of enabling other teachers to develop their practice; - The ability to establish professional relationships at all levels; - The ability to foster a culture of enthusiasm, creativity and positivity; - A commitment to working in partnership.

We offer the opportunity: - To lead a 4 – 11 age range primary school; - To build on the success of this recently inspected very good school; - To work with committed teams of motivated staff; - To engage with enthusiastic, positive pupils who are proud of their school; - To work alongside professional, diligent and committed governors; - To work with a supportive parent body and local community.

Willingdon Primary School is a well-resourced learning environment that prides itself on an excellent reputation and school diversity. The school is based at the foot of the South Downs National Park, just outside of Eastbourne, with easy access to beautiful coastlines, and other delightful towns and villages. The area is within easy reach of Lewes, Brighton and Hastings, plus well connected with rail and roads to London.

We would recommend candidates visit our school prior to an application to appreciate the potential of this unique opportunity and allow us to answer any questions you may have. If you would like to arrange a visit please contact the Headteacher, Judith Cooper

Interview dates: 25th & 26th April 2017 To receive our application pack, please contact

The 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 position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.

This post is also subject to the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009. 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.