4 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2024 or April 2024

  • Closing date

    2 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    14 September 2023

Job details

Visa sponsorship

No, visa sponsorship not available

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Leadership Scale – 14 to 27a (depending on experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a special person to lead our happy, lively and dedicated team at this successful and popular school. West Leigh offers wonderful, hard-working and happy children who show great interest in their learning and an extremely supportive community.

Please see the attached job description about the scope and responsibilities of this exciting role.

We welcome applications from both experienced heads as well as aspiring senior leaders with a proven track record of excellent practice.

Please include a cover letter with your application form, commenting on how you feel you meet the person specification criteria and providing an insight into your experience in school leadership.

To visit the school, please contact Cheryl Woolf on 01702 478593 or at ceo@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

What the school offers its staff

Location: West Leigh Junior School, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2JB

Further details about the role

Vacancy Details

Role: Principal

Start Date:  January 2024 or April 2024

Contract Type: Permanent

Grade / Salary: Leadership Scale – 14 to 27a (depending on experience)

Location: West Leigh Junior School, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2JB

Job Description

We are looking for a special person to lead our happy, lively and dedicated team at this successful and popular school. West Leigh offers wonderful, hard-working and happy children who show great interest in their learning and an extremely supportive community.

Please see the attached job description about the scope and responsibilities of this exciting role.

We welcome applications from both experienced heads as well as aspiring senior leaders with a proven track record of excellent practice.

Please include a cover letter with your application form, commenting on how you feel you meet the person specification criteria and providing an insight into your experience in school leadership.

To visit the school, please contact Cheryl Woolf on 01702 478593 or at ceo@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

Our board of trustees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS clearance.

Closing Date:

Monday 2nd October 2023 at midday

Interviews:

Monday 9th October and Tuesday 10th October 2023

For further details or an application pack, please contact Rebecca Sanderson, Director of HR at Portico Academy Trust, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2JB.

Telephone: 01702 987890 ext 310

Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

Attached Documents:

Principal Job Description

Person Specification

Teacher Application Form

Application Email:

Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

Skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for this job.
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About West Leigh Junior School

School type
Academy, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
525 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Phone number
01702 478593

Arranging a visit to West Leigh Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk.

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