Headteacher

About the school

We take pride in our geographic location and in our role as a community primary school. We have a roll of 416 pupils (Reception to year six), and we are a vibrant and diverse community with high expectations for all our pupils. Judged to be an Outstanding school by OFSTED in July 2015, our vision is for Eastbrook to continue be a school where ‘everyone matters and every day counts’. We provide an impressive, innovative education ensuring that every pupil has the opportunity to fulfil their maximum potential. Our curriculum is built upon a strong academic core and delivered through creative and engaging teaching.

Our Mission

At Eastbrook Primary Academy our mission is to work together to create a school where:

'Everyone Matters and Every Day Counts'

Our Vision

At Eastbrook Primary Academy our aim is to provide each pupil with the opportunity to become a life-long learner by nurturing pupils' individuality and creativity, guiding pupils' learning and challenging pupils to think independently through the shared involvement of staff, parents and the wider community.

Our Aims

·      To nurture a life-long passion for learning

·      To ensure everyone reaches his/her full potential

·      To encourage creative, independent thinking

·      To meet the needs of individual children

·      To increase self-esteem

·      To equip children for the ever-changing challenges of the 21st Century

·      To provide stability and a safe place to learn in

·      To develop a sense of community and citizenship

This will be achieved by:

·      Excellent teaching

·      A full and creative curriculum that caters for different learning styles

·      Extra support or challenge when it is needed

·      Stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments

·      Excellent communication at all levels

·      Strong active links with the community

Everyone is expected to:

·      Be responsible for his/her own behaviour

·      Share our Community Values: Honesty, Kindness, Positivity and Respect

We believe that children learn best when they are motivated, happy and interested so we are committed to providing a creative curriculum which meets the needs of every individual. A curriculum that is rich and diverse but also balanced and relevant. We believe in providing challenge and have high expectations for all our learners. We aim to create an environment where children’s efforts are valued and where everyone has a chance to shine.

What we are looking for in our next Headteacher

We are seeking an outstanding Headteacher, or an outstanding Deputy Headteacher, who is an innovative, responsible and insightful professional, with the passion, drive, and enthusiasm to build on Eastbrook Academy’s considerable strengths. You will be able to lead, motivate, develop, and inspire a school team of staff and governors who are passionately committed to giving pupils a wide range of real-life and enriching experiences, within a culture of highest expectations.

You will demonstrate a clear understanding of what it takes for a school to retain an ‘Outstanding’ judgement and the competency to lead the school to this outcome. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate your ability to manage, prioritise and organise your workload, to show flexibility and resilience and recognise the need for pastoral care for all members of the community of the school. A commitment to well-being and mental health is essential.

Being part of REAch2

Since 2013, Eastbrook has been part of the REAch2, family. There are over 60 schools within our organisation, grouped into ten clusters. Eastbrook sits within cluster seven and works most closely with six others in that cluster, based around Croydon, Lewisham, Lancing and Littlehampton. The cluster is led by the deputy director of education. Being part of that family, you will benefit from the expertise, support and opportunities offered by the largest, primary only, multi-academy trust in the country; you will have the freedom to shape Eastbrook within our guiding principles, to open up opportunities to develop your career; to take care of your wellbeing at work and to enable you to flourish as an individual.

REAch2 will offer you the kind of rewards you can only find in a Trust that is improving the prospects and life chances for thousands of children across the country.

To find out more about the school and REAch2 we strongly advise that you visit our websites:

www.eastbrook.w-sussex.sch.uk

https://reach2.org

To arrange an informal and confidential discussion please contact Mr Justin Burtt, Deputy Director of Education by emailing justin.burtt@reach2.org.

Please be aware that all shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a REAch2 Application Form prior to interview.