Job details
- Job role
- Leadership
- Working pattern
- Full-time only
- Salary
- Headteacher Group 1, L12 to L18 i.e. £55,338 to £63,508
Job summary
Executive Headteacher for the Arun Villages Federation
We are seeking an experienced, capable and creative leader who will relish the exciting challenge of leading and growing the Arun Villages Federation (AVF).
The Federation currently includes Amberley CE Primary School and St James’ CE Primary School, Coldwaltham in an established and successful partnership which is committed to providing the very best education opportunities for the children in our area. Both schools are situated in the heart of the South Downs National Park and surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside and coastline in southern England ( https://www.southdowns.gov.uk )
The new Executive Headteacher will recognise the opportunity to take our vision forward, developing the many strengths of the schools, creating new strategies to enhance the benefits of collaboration, and growing the federation.
Our two primary schools hold Church of England voluntary controlled status and, in accordance with this, we celebrate diversity, respect freedom of religion and belief, and encourage others to contribute from the depths of their own traditions and understandings. We are an equal opportunity employer; as such all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and the needs of our schools.
It is important that our new Executive Headteacher has experience of working in rural schools, is committed and passionate about securing the place of rural schools within their communities, and understands the significant benefits that federation brings to these schools.
Our Executive Headteacher will be an excellent practitioner, able to lead curriculum development and those who deliver it, constantly seeking ways to raise attainment and standards. She/he will be an excellent motivator of staff and will have the ability to delegate and monitor effectively. Executive Headteachers are leading professionals and role models for the communities they serve so we expect our Executive Headteacher to embrace the Standards of Excellence for Headteachers 2020.
Both schools are rated Good by Ofsted
Applying for the job
Complete the application form and email to HRSchoolAdverts@westsussex.gov.uk quoting reference number 16368
Supporting documents
- AVF EHT RecruitmentJob Description 20201216.docx 0.01 MB
- AVF EHT Recruitment advertisement 20201216.docx 0.01 MB
- AVF EHT Recruitment CoG letter 20201216.docx 0.01 MB
- AVF EHT Recruitment Person Specification 20201216.docx 0.01 MB
- AVF EHT Recruitment Overview of the AVF and surrounding area 20201116.docx 0.01 MB
- AVF EHT Recruitment Application Form 20201216.docx 0.04 MB
School overview
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 48 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Amberley CofE Primary School website (opens in a new window)
- Contact email
- HRSchoolAdverts@westsussex.gov.uk
- Contact phone number
- 01798 831612
About Amberley CofE Primary School
Amberley CE Primary School is part of the Arun Villages Federation with St James' CE Primary School, Coldwaltham
Arranging a visit to Amberley CofE Primary School
Contact the School Business Manager at St James' CE - 01798 872196 recruitment@arunvillagesfederation.com
School location
School Road, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9NB
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