Principal of Blackthorns Community Primary Academy
Blackthorns Community Primary Academy, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2UAThis job expired on 1 November 2020 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2021
Closing date
1 November 2020 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 October 2020
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Full-time equivalent salary
- Teachers' Leadership Pay Range L13 - L19 £56,721 to £65,735
Principal of Blackthorns Community Primary Academy job summary
Do you have a passion for teaching and the drive to improve outcomes for students?
We are seeking an inspirational, strategic leader to realise our vision for Blackthorns Community Primary Academy; to maintain its outstanding status and to improve the standards, attainment and aspirations of all its pupils.
About the Academy
Based in the village of Lindfield, near Haywards Heath, Blackthorns Community Primary Academy is a vibrant primary academy, which believes in puttings its children first. Catering for Reception to Year 6 children, it has a published admissions number of 30 and a total capacity of 210 pupils.
This is a fantastic time to join the school. It converted to academy status with the University of Brighton Academies Trust in 2015 was judged to be Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. It is a very popular school and consistently over-subscribed for entry. We are now seeking a Principal to build on this work. The successful candidate will have an exciting opportunity to shape and lead the next stage in the development of the Academy.
About the Trust
The University of Brighton Academies Trust believes that education transforms lives. Enriched by the University of Brighton’s contribution, we want to ensure that the 7,700 pupils in our 15 academies are inspired to meet their potential and develop a passion for life-long learning. We work collaboratively to help our pupils and everyone connected to our academies achieve excellence. By working together and sharing ideas, insights and best practice, our academies support each other to improve.
We value our staff, investing in their training and development at all stages of their careers. New Principals are allocated a mentor to support them for at least the first year of their appointment.
How to Apply
Please refer to our candidate pack for more information about the role, the Academy and the Trust.
Before you apply, we encourage you to contact Dylan Davies, Executive Director of School Improvement, for an informal discussion about the role by emailing d.davies@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk
Please submit your completed application and equal opportunities form via our online system
https://careers.brightonacademiestrust.org.uk/
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment
Commitment to safeguarding
The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
About Blackthorns Community Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 210 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- d.davies@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk
About Blackthorns Community Primary Academy
Ofsted grade: Outstanding in all areas (2018)
Blackthorns Community Primary Academy is a school for 4 to 11- year olds in Lindfield, West Sussex. We are an inclusive, nuturing school. We strive to provide creative and inspirational learning experiences. With one class in each year group, our small size allows us to know our pupils as individuals; nuturing their strengths and talents. We also have a special facility for up to 8 children with additional learning needs and speech, language and communication difficulties. In 2017 we were nationally recognised for exceptional educational outcomes with a School Students and Teachers award. We hold the Arts Council Award and Silver School Games award. We can offer you:
a calm, positive and innovative learning environment
excellent facilities and resources for staff and students.
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