Job Details

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

Closing date: Noon, Monday 05 June 2017 Interview date: Friday 09 June 2017

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Plumpton Primary School Southdowns Plumpton Green East Sussex BN7 3EB

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

The Governing Bodies for Plumpton Primary School, Hamsey Community Primary School and Barcombe CE Primary School have agreed to form a Federation beginning from June 2017. This newly formed Federation will offer many opportunities for collaborative work, to inspire innovative practice and professional development.  Are you ready for the challenge?

We have an exciting opportunity for an aspirational leader to play a key role, with excellent career prospects. Applications are invited from experienced teachers with the skills and desire to lead others and raise standards in teaching and learning. We are seeking that special person who will be based at Plumpton Primary School, and who will support us in continuing to provide an excellent standard of education whilst driving school improvement forward.  You will be an outstanding teaching and learning practitioner with the skills to translate this into higher standards and excellent attainment.  The role will have a class teaching responsibility of up to three days a week.

Working with our Executive Head Teacher, you will be responsible for translating a clearly articulated vision into action.  You will help lead and manage the school day-to-day and work as part of a team in the strategic direction of the school.

We are looking for a dynamic Head of School to join us at Plumpton Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the future development of this popular and friendly primary school.   The successful candidate will:

- Be an excellent classroom practitioner - Have proven and effective leadership and management experience - Have the ability to lead curriculum, learning, teaching and assessment - Have vision, high expectations - Have very good interpersonal skills and be able to motivate children and staff - Be able to promote positive relationships within the school and the wider community

We can offer you:

- An exciting opportunity to develop a crucial role in shaping the foundations of a progressive   and ambitious federation - Hard working and committed governing bodies - A supportive and engaged parent body and local community  - Membership of a proactive and supportive education improvement partnership - A commitment to your continued professional growth and career development - Children who are excited, enthusiastic and ready to learn - A happy school where everyone is celebrated for their strengths and valued for their   differences - Friendly, professional and supportive colleagues - A structured programme of professional development - A chance to really make a difference to the lives of our amazing children

  Closing date for applications: Noon, Monday 05 June 2017. Interviews:  Friday 09 June 2017   We would encourage you to meet our Executive Head Teacher and visit our school. Please telephone the school to request an application pack and make an appointment Plumpton Primary School. We look forward to welcoming you to Plumpton Primary School.   

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.