Headteacher - Buxted CE Primary School
Buxted CofE Primary School, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 4BBThis job expired on 30 April 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
30 April 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 April 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £55,338 - £64,143
Headteacher - Buxted CE Primary School job summary
Buxted Church of England Primary school is single form entry, thriving village school, set in the countryside close to the village of Buxted, and the larger town of Uckfield. It has a strong Christian ethos, with 189 happy, motivated children, who enjoy learning in the beautiful countryside setting.
South Ashdown Schools’ Federation is seeking to appoint an inspiring leader in the role of Headteacher at Buxted Church of England Primary School from September 2021. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Headteacher, who will champion the School’s vision and ethos to build an environment of excellence across the Federation; a candidate with a proven track record of strong leadership, and deep understanding of the current Head Teacher requirements, who will take the school to the next level in our journey towards educational excellence.
In federation with Bonners CE Primary School, the candidate will provide robust strategic leadership and direction in ensuring a child-centred approach to education that enables continuous and progressive improvement for all pupils’ learning, whilst ensuring the Christian Ethos runs through everything. Fostering confidence, ambition and motivation in staff, the candidate will promote and deliver a positive, comprehensive, exciting, and relevant learning experience for pupils, where teaching and learning will be consistently evolving and improving, whilst ensuring a positive staff team culture and support for continuous development.
Buxted CE Primary School has proudly served the catchment area of Buxted for over 150 years. Links with the community including St Margaret’s Church are strong, and flourishing. Central to all that we do is our distinctive church status. This is reflected within the curriculum, our caring and sharing attitude, and school vision of Inspire and Aspire
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.
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About Buxted CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 183 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Buxted CofE Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- chair@sasf.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01825 733185
Our school offers:
• A happy and stimulating environment where children are ready to tackle challenges to reach their potential.
• A culture where each child is helped to realise their potential.
• An education for pupils intellectually, socially, aesthetically, physical, spiritually and promote Christian values.
• An innovative, hard-working, and dedicated staff team.
• A Governing Body who takes their role seriously and are committed to excellence.
• Strong parental support and a proactive PTA.
• Excellent links with the Parish Church, the local community, and Bonners School as part of the South Ashdown Schools Federation.
• An attractive and caring work environment with strong co-operative relationships.
• A place where Christian values are embedded in school practice.
• An ambitious village school, striving for the best outcomes for children, staff, and the wider community.
Arranging a visit to Buxted CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email chair@sasf.org.uk.
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