Job Details

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

Closing date: Friday 16th June at 12 noon

For more information about the above post, please contact:

Grovelands Community Primary School Dunbar Drive Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3UW

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

School: Grovelands Community Primary School Start: January 2018 Salary: L18 - L24 Number on Role: 681 (inc.Nursery) Age Range: 2 – 11years

Due to the retirement of our successful Headteacher, the Governors, staff and children wish to appoint an inspirational, innovative and committed person to lead our successful primary school and take it from ‘Good’ to ‘Outstanding’.

You could already be a Headteacher, or perhaps you are an ambitious deputy who is looking for their next career step. Either way, you should be an exceptional leader who can inspire staff and make a real difference to the life chances of every child. This is great opportunity to lead one of the largest primary schools in East Sussex.

You will have:

- A clear vision, be strategic in your approach and hold strong leadership skills - A commitment to raising standards and achievements - The ability to create strong relationships with staff and pupils to encourage all to achieve their very best - A passion for promoting learning across the whole school community - Visibility and involvement at all levels of school activity

We are proud to offer you:

- The opportunity to lead in a  2 - 11 age range primary school which includes 48 nursery places - Welcoming, well behaved and friendly pupils who love coming to school - A professional team of dedicated teachers, support staff and a strong community of parents - A dedicated, experienced and supportive Governing Body - The opportunity to build on the success of our recent Ofsted grading of Good - Strong links to working in partnership with local schools

Grovelands Community Primary School is a larger than the average sized primary school based in North Hailsham. Hailsham is a thriving market town with a rapidly growing population. The area is within easy reach of Eastbourne, Uckfield, Lewes, Brighton and Hastings, and well connected with rail and roads to London.

To find out more about our lovely school please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Shortlisting: 22nd June 2017

Interview dates: 3rd and 4th July 2017

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.