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Headteacher

Eastbrook Primary Academy, Brighton, West Sussex, BN42 4NF

This job expired on 18 June 2021 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 January 2022

• Closing date

  18 June 2021 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 May 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L18 - L24 (£64,143 - £73,559)

Headteacher job summary

 

We are looking to appoint a new headteacher to Eastbrook Primary Academy. We are particularly interested to hear from experienced, outstanding headteachers, or outstanding deputy headteachers who feel they have the desired professional qualities. We are looking for someone with drive, ambition and a proven track record of successful school leadership to lead our outstanding academy to further success. With the opportunity to experience the support and network offered by the REAch2 Academy Trust, this post would suit an experienced person looking for the next challenge and wanting to join a highly supportive MAT. You will be able to lead, motivate, develop, and inspire a school team of staff and governors who are passionately committed to giving pupils a wide range of real-life and enriching experiences, within a culture of highest expectations. 

You will demonstrate a clear understanding of what it takes for a school to retain an ‘Outstanding’ judgement and the competency to lead the school to this outcome. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate your ability to manage, prioritise and organise your workload, to show flexibility and resilience and recognise the need for pastoral care for all members of the community of the school.  A commitment to well-being and mental health is essential. 

If you are an innovative, responsible and insightful professional, who has the passion, drive, and enthusiasm to build on Eastbrook Academy’s considerable strengths, then we look forward to hearing from you. 

 

Your opportunity 

Whether you are an experienced headteacher, or preparing for your first headship, we can equip you with the experience, knowledge and training to achieve your next career goal. As part of REAch2, you will have the opportunity to work within a close network of academies, and with headteachers from across the wider Trust. We have a highly experienced central team, all committed to providing support and developing your skills as a leader. As part of a rewarding environment and highly supportive Trust, we can provide headteachers with all the support needed. 

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 Eastbrook Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 415 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Eastbrook Primary Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: HR@reach2.org
• Phone number: 01273 874050
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/eastbrook-primary-academy (opens in new tab)

 About Eastbrook Primary Academy 

Eastbrook is a co-educational 4-11 Academy with 420 pupils, serving Southwick, Fishersgate and the surrounding catchment area, which joined REAch2 Academy Trust in 2013. We are a vibrant and diverse community with high expectations for all our pupils. Judged to be an ‘outstanding’ school by OFSTED in July 2015, our vision is for Eastbrook to continue be a school where ‘everyone matters and every day counts’.  

Please visit our website for further information www.eastbrook.w-sussex.sch.uk 

 Being a part of the REAch2 Multi Academy Trust 

We are the largest primary only Trust in the country, which serves some of the most diverse communities, both in urban and coastal areas. Closing the gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers has always been a core mission of REAch2. We have a proven track record in supporting schools to improve rapidly and to maintain and build upon those improvements. 

Our people are at the heart of this success. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of training programmes available at every stage of your career. 

We are looking for talented individuals who share our vision for creating and are committed to ensuring that every child in our Trust has exceptional opportunities for learning. 

Learn more about REAch2 and our vision and values www.reach2.org 

Arranging a visit to Eastbrook Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@reach2.org.

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