Headteacher

The Governors of this ambitious primary school are looking to appoint a Headteacher. Peacehaven Heights Primary School is a two-form entry school based on the South Coast just along the road from Brighton and we are privileged to be a Beach School and also have our own indoor swimming pool.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated Headteacher who has the passion, skills and experience to lead the school into its next exciting phase of development.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A focus on the academic, artistic, sporting and personal growth and development of every pupil
• An inspirational and approachable leader, with excellent interpersonal, communication, team building and organisational skills
• A record for developing high quality teaching and learning for sustainable improvement and change
• The vision & determination to drive the school forward
• A proven track record for securing high levels of pupils’ progress through excellent knowledge of effective and engaging learning, assessment and intervention
• The ability to support, develop, motivate and lead our committed staff

Our unique school offers you:

• A popular and over-subscribed school situated in idyllic grounds with supportive parents and a welcoming local community
• Enthusiastic, respectful, resilient & happy children who respond well to an imaginative and stimulating curriculum
• A committed staff who collaborate and embrace the challenge to develop learning
• A dedicated & supportive local Governing Body 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged, please contact Angela Rowe the School Business Manager on 01273 575989 to arrange a visit.

To apply for this position and an application pack, please email: leadership.recruitment@eastsussex.gov.uk

Closing date: 12 Noon, Friday 29th March 2019.
Interviews: Tuesday 23rd & Wednesday 24th April 2019.

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 Point-based Immigration System.

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.

Peacehaven Heights Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.