Headteacher

Are you an inspirational leader dedicated to improving outcomes and enriching learning for a local community?

At Ringmer Primary and Nursery School, we are offering an exciting opportunity whether you are new to headship or a more experienced leader. You will need the vision and expertise to develop our school, a passion for driving outcomes for our children and be committed to exploring the wider issues of collaboration and partnership in our community.

Our school is an integral part of the growing and thriving village community in Ringmer in the heart of East Sussex. We admit children in the 2-11 age range and having been through a major rebuilding and refurbishment project in recent years, are currently a 1.5 form entry school.

We are looking for an outstanding candidate to take our school to the next level. It is an exciting opportunity for the right person who can use their skills to inspire through strong leadership, who is committed to high achievement and who can bring fresh ideas and perspectives for the benefit of our caring children, our dedicated team and the wider engaged community.

Our pupils are hoping for a Headteacher:

• "who makes learning fun”,
• "listens to children”, 
• "is kind and fair” 
• "certainly not grumpy!!”

Our staff would like a Headteacher who:

• "provides positive feedback and acknowledges contributions”,
• "is organised and efficient”, 
• "seeks ideas from staff”, 
• "is realistic but forward thinking”
• "sees the potential in their staff and encourages them to develop”.

Our parents are keen that we appoint a Headteacher:

• "whose door is always open”,
• "is consultative”, 
• "is motivated and aspirational”,
• "will drive new initiatives”.

Our Governors would like a Headteacher who:

• Is a visionary leader,
• is able to inspire the whole school community, 
• loves learning and doesn’t not tolerate mediocrity,
• achieves the best possible outcomes for all pupils, 
• can positively respond to current and future challenges, 
• will bring new ideas and ways of working, 
• will enable Ringmer Primary and Nursery School to ‘Be the best that it can be’.

We would be delighted to hear from you if you feel you have the passion, the vision and the skills and would enjoy working with a dedicated, highly skilled team of Governors and staff to take our school on the next phase of its journey.

We welcome and would strongly encourage you to visit to see our great school. Please contact the School Office on 01273 812463 or office@ringmerprimary.school  who will be happy to make the necessary arrangements for you.

A Recruitment Pack is available from: Leadership.Recruitment@eastsussex.gov.uk
 
Closing date for applications: Friday 5th October 2018
Interview dates: Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th October 2018 

We look forward to receiving your application.

Ringmer Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018.