Head of Community (House)

Head of Community

Leadership Range L4-L8

Full time, permanent  (£53,602-£59,167)

This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of our smaller Communities (houses) alongside an aspect of whole school leadership at this vibrant, high achieving 11-18 school. 

We are situated in East Grinstead within easy reach of London, Brighton and Tunbridge Wells. We are a harmonious, ambitious, outward looking, and inclusive school, with fantastic students and great staff.  However, we are not complacent and are looking for an exceptional teacher and leader to join our team this Easter, although a September start would be considered for the right candidate. 

As Head of Community you would play a pivotal role in the school, and make a positive impact on the lives of young people and our wider community.

As a forward-thinking school, we recognised the opportunity to do something a little bit different with our pastoral system to help realise our vision. Last academic year we introduced our smaller ‘Community’ (house) system based on four key objectives:

• Identity and belonging - Knowing every student and building exceptionally strong relationships with families; giving every student
• sense of belonging as part of a smaller community and the wider Sackville school community.
• Collaboration and Teamwork - students working together within and across year groups. Five equal communities, supporting one another, with opportunities to share best practice amongst colleagues.
• Leadership – Greater opportunity for student leadership and student voice, that really makes a difference.
• Competition –With ourselves to do a little bit better every day, and across communities with friendly competition, events and opportunities to help realise our ambitious aims for every student.

This is a great school, with students who want to learn and achieve consistently good outcomes. You would be joining an ambitious and dedicated team of teaching and support staff, supported by a Governing Body who share our ambition to provide the very best educational opportunities for all our young people, no matter what their starting points in life.

We are looking to appoint a colleague who has a proven track record of working in pastoral care as a form tutor or a Head of Year looking to expand their impact across the wider school, perhaps on a journey to senior leadership. You will bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to work as part of a team with a genuine belief in ‘fighting for every child’ and to lead a team of pastoral staff and tutors to help our young people be the very best they can be, and to thrive in all that they do. In return you will work in an exceptionally supportive environment that will further develop your professional skills and ambitions.

What we can offer you:

• Great students who want to learn and supportive families
• A strong team ethos, with caring colleagues
• A school that genuinely believes in supporting staff and student wellbeing
• Access to excellent professional learning and leadership coaching
• Being part of a Leading Edge school recognised by the SSAT for our professional learning and principled curriculum

If you think this could be the role for you, we encourage you to come and visit to see for yourself or arrange to have an informal conversation with us. 

Closing Date: ​8:00am Monday 24 February  Interviews: Wednesday 26 February    

We reserve the right to shortlist and interview prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. 

Further details and application packs are available on our website www.sackvilleschool.org.uk or contact the Headteacher via Mrs K Dawson, PA to the Headteacher, on 01342 414900 / kdawson@sackvilleschool.org.uk for further information or to arrange a visit.

Please address your letter of application to Ms Jo Meloni Headteacher, explaining how your experience has prepared you for this role, on no more than two sides of A4. Send this, together with the application form and safer recruitment form to hr@sackvilleschool.org.uk 

Sackville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is covered by the Protection of Children Act and any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. It should be noted that it is a requirement of the Governors of Sackville School that candidates should, whenever possible, name as referees current and former employers (via Heads or Principals where employment at educational institutions is concerned).