Assistant Headteacher with Responsibility for Inclusion

St Marys Catholic Primary School, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2LB

18 days remaining to apply

Start date details
September 2023 or earlier
Closing date
17 April 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 March 2023

Job details

Job role: View all Headteacher, deputy or assistant headteacherjobs
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: View all Full timejobs - Permanent, full time position
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: L4 - L8

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a golden opportunity to be part of the leadership team at a thriving Catholic primary school in Crowborough, East Sussex which was rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED in 2022. At St Mary’s we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced and skilled individual to take on the role of Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Inclusion. The successful candidate will be someone who can inspire our excellent team of staff to achieve the highest quality learning and teaching for our pupils, whilst maintaining a child-centred approach. St Mary’s is situated in the welcoming, safe, and family friendly town of Crowborough, close to Tunbridge Wells, within easy reach of Eastbourne and Brighton and with good rail links to London. Located at the top of the High Weald, an area of outstanding natural beauty, and on the doorstep of the Ashdown Forest, our over-subscribed school offers a fantastic opportunity for either an aspiring or experienced middle/senior leader. Our supportive Governing Board offers clear strategic direction, and for someone stepping into Assistant Headship we have a full package of support available. If you have the right leadership qualities, we can help you grow into the role. We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher who:  is supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school  is a passionate, experienced and ambitious educator, with the drive and vision to achieve the best for all our pupils  is a highly effective leader of learning, with experience of delivering a broad, rich and varied curriculum that meets the needs of every pupil  has a genuine commitment to team working, distributed management and the development of all of our staff  can demonstrate good leadership, management, organisation and communication skills  has a knowledge and understanding of the SEND code of practice

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:  excellent professional development and support  an opportunity to build on the solid foundations of a happy, progressive and consistently ‘good’ school  a skilled, experienced and highly committed staff team  strong support from parents, Governors and the community Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. You will be given a guided tour of the school and will have the opportunity to talk to pupils and staff.