Assistant Headteacher
Stafford Junior School, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8UA17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
4 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
17 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L2 to L5
What skills and experience we're looking for
ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER (Teaching & Learning) – STAFFORD JUNIOR SCHOOL
Full time – Salary Range £51,027 - £54,939
within the Leadership Pay Range L2-L5
Permanent
Closing date: 9am Tuesday 04 February 2025
Interviews: Thursday 13 February 2025
Start date: September 2025
We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and visionary Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Teaching and Learning to inspire and motivate colleagues and pupils to be the very best that they can be. We are looking to strengthen the Senior Leadership Team and improve performance across the Trust. We seek someone who is highly organised, able to prioritise with efficiency and take a leading role in the day to day life of the school.
Stafford Junior School is a 3 form entry school with lovely school buildings, fantastic grounds and a great team. We are committed to developing the whole child and watching every pupil thrive and grow. This role will include leadership responsibility for a core subject.
Our recent OFSTED inspection in July 2024 confirmed that we are a good school with outstanding personal development, recognising that ‘the school has gone from strength to strength in recent years’ -
- pupils enjoy their vibrant and inclusive school
- the school provides pupils with a strong quality of education
- there are clear and well-sequenced curriculums in place
- pupils are keen to learn
- teachers…confidently insist upon the highest standards of behaviour in classrooms and around the school, so that pupils can focus on their learning
- the school have developed an exceptionally strong programme to support pupils’
personal, social and health education…pupils learn to self-regulate and develop their working memory, flexible thinking and self-control
- pupils’ confidence in public speaking is highly evident
- the school has a clear programme of professional development and support for teachers
- teachers feel very well supported in their roles by senior leaders
We are looking for:
- a teacher who will genuinely care about our children and who will take time to get to know them, nurture their individual talents, and is committed to supporting them, both personally and academically
- an outstanding practitioner with a passion for teaching and learning and a deep understanding of learning and pupil progress together with consistently high expectations of learning and behaviour - someone who will lead by example and inspire colleagues
- a leader who demonstrates high ambition and progress from starting points for all pupils, especially the most vulnerable, disadvantaged and SEND, in your own practice across the whole curriculum - and can effectively coach colleagues to do the same
- someone who can inspire and develop colleagues, from experienced teachers to ECTs and student teachers - with a track record of empowering others and improving the quality of teaching and learning beyond their own class and who can coach and mentor others across the whole curriculum with demonstrable impact
- strong leadership skills with the ability to foster a culture of belonging, enthusiasm, creativity and positivity - someone who is adaptable and flexible, who enjoys the challenge of each day being different and has the ability to prioritise, adapt in the moment and always focus on the needs of the children across the school
- strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to foster good professional relationships very quickly with colleagues, pupils, families and external partners
- a positive outlook, with integrity, determination and resilience with the very highest expectations of themselves and the ability to take initiative on what is needed for school - and to notice and solve potential issues before they emerge
- someone who genuinely loves teaching, who will empower our wonderful pupils and really champion a sense of pride in our community
This post is open to current leaders who are ready for the next stage in their leadership pathway. This role will be working on a Cavendish Education Trust contract and there may be the opportunity in the future to work across other schools within the Trust. We offer a supportive working environment, with a commitment to staff development and staff wellbeing.
The role of Assistant Headteacher is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and aspiring leader, someone who is experienced in school leadership and is ready for the next steps in their career development and to really drive the quality of teaching and learning across the school. This is an exciting time to join our wonderful school and make a real difference to the lives of the children and their school experience.
We would strongly recommend candidates visit our school prior to an application to appreciate the potential of this opportunity and allow us to answer any questions you may have. Interested candidates should contact the Head of School, Mrs Corrine Crawford, via the school office staffordoffice@roselands-stafford.org to arrange a visit to the school.
Please download the application form and further details from our website.
https://cet.uk/vacancies/
We look forward to receiving your application by e-mail, for the attention of Debbie Costen: personnel@cavendish.cet.uk
Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an EnhancedDBS checkwith the Disclosure & Barring Services (previouslythe Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go tohttps://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school.
What the school offers its staff
Staff Wellbeing is our priority at Cavendish Education Trust and are always investigating newinitiatives to promote wellbeing as part of our schools’ priority to develop and implement aCET mental health and wellbeing strategy. We offer our staff the following:
● Wellbeing groups are set up at each school to discuss and enhance staff wellbeing;
● Free Flu Vaccinations are offered annually;
● An Employee Assistance Programme (counselling service) is available to staff andtheir family members for confidential support and advice on financial and welfareissues;
● Childcare vouchers are available as part of a salary sacrifice scheme;
● A cycle to work bike scheme, to save and spread out the cost of a new bicycle as partof a salary sacrifice scheme;
● A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee;
● Support and mentoring by Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders;
● Tailored CPD and staff development;
● Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers Pension Scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to personnel@cavendish.cet.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About Stafford Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 350 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- personnel@cavendish.cet.uk
Arranging a visit to Stafford Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@cavendish.cet.uk.
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