Headteacher
Downs Junior School
Brighton and Hove
- £79,112 - £91,633 per year
- Salary:
- Leadership 22 - 28 (£79,112 - £91,633)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Start date: From 1st September 2024 (however, we can accommodate an alternative start date - up to 1 September 2025
- Apply by:
- 12 June 2024
Job overview
Position: Headteacher
Start date: From 1st September 2024 (however, we can accommodate an alternative start date - up to 1 September 2025
Salary: Leadership 22 - 28 (£79,112 - £91,633)
Following the retirement of our current headteacher Downs Junior School is looking to recruit an exceptional headteacher to lead the school in the next phase of its development.
Downs Junior is a thriving four form entry school located in the vibrant Fiveways area of Brighton. Very supportive families, experienced and talented staff as well as amazing children make this an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader with the skills, drive and ambition to take the school forward.
We believe there are a number of reasons to join Downs Junior including:
- A governing body committed to working in partnership with the headteacher to support their professional growth and wellbeing
- A school that is at the heart of its local community and where relationships are excellent
- A commitment to excellence and partnership across the community.
- Governors and leaders who are ambitious and solution focused and who are used to planning strategically
- A superb staff of well trained and effective professionals
- Well managed financial and physical resources
- Wonderful pupils who are eager to learn and develop into confident, independent individuals.
In return we are looking for someone who:
- Can develop the school’s strengths to provide an excellent education for all the children the school serves
- Has the skills, experience and leadership qualities necessary to ensure excellence while managing the challenges of modern school leadership
- Is committed to a broad education; both in and out of the classroom
- Believes in inclusivity and providing a high quality education for all children whatever their background or need
- Has a track record of successful school leadership
- Has experience of working in partnership to find solutions to problems
Pre-application visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the business manager Jacqui Rice at jacquirice@downsjun.brighton-hove.sch.uk to arrange a suitable time and date.
Downs Junior School is committed to safeguarding and the successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS check.
Please apply by completing the Brighton and Hove City Council Application form here (form will download from this link): Application-form-with-guidance-notes-Headteachers
Applications should be submitted via the TES website or emailed to the school jacquirice@downsjun.brighton-hove.sch.uk
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About Downs Junior School
At Downs Junior School we provide an environment where creativity is encouraged, curiosity is welcomed and excitement in learning fostered. Our children develop confidence in their own abilities, are motivated to achieve their best and learn to be resilient and adaptable to change. Through an emphasis on the development of the whole child, we equip pupils with the skills and knowledge to lead happy, healthy and active lives. Our children achieve well and are literate and numerate. They learn to care about themselves, each other, their family, community and the wider world, enabling them to make a difference for the better and look forward to bright futures.
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