Head of School
Hilltop Infant School, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8LTThis job expired on 1 October 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
4 January 2024
Closing date
1 October 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 September 2023
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- To be discussed at interview
What skills and experience we're looking for
HEARTS Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a head of school at Hilltop infant school based in Wickford, Essex.
The post is a key appointment that will deliver hugely positive life chances for our pupils in their studies and personal development. The appointment provides the opportunity to join a dynamic, friendly, innovative and dedicated team.
We are looking for an outstanding, dedicated and ambitious professional who will add value to our academy both in and outside the classroom, and who is eager to develop their future capacity as a leader.
If you would like an informal discussion about working for HEARTS, about this role or would like to arrange a visit, please contact Louise Allbury, Trust Business Manager: l.allbury@heartsacademy.uk.
Interview Process
After the closing date, shortlisting will be conducted by a panel, who will match your skills/experience against the criteria in the person specification. You will be selected for an interview entirely on the contents of your application form, so please read the recruitment pack carefully before you complete your application form. Occasionally, when we receive sufficient applications to do so, the trust may close the vacancy and shortlist prior to the published closing date.
In addition to candidates’ ability to perform the duties of the post, they will be observed teaching, attend a panel interview and undertake in-tray tasks, details of which will be shared on the day of interview.
Application process
To apply please complete a HEARTS application form in full, CVs are not accepted. Your supporting statement should address and evidence the selection criteria detailed in the Person Specification and Job Description.
What the school offers its staff
The HEARTS Academy Trust is an innovative employer. You will be joining a highly supportive and ambitious organisation, working alongside like-minded professionals including our CEO, deputy CEO, executive headteachers, heads of school, teaching staff, support staff, catering and caretaking teams. Each member of our team plays a pivotal role in providing our pupils with the best possible education to achieve their full potential.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hilltop Infant School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 211 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hilltop Infant School website
- Email address
- l.allbury@heartsacademy.uk
Arranging a visit to Hilltop Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.allbury@heartsacademy.uk.
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