Principal

West Leigh Junior School, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2JB

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

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Contract Type: Permanent
• 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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Principal Job Description - WLJS - September 2023.docx - 968 KB (opens in new tab)

Principal Person Specification - WLJS - September 2023.pdf - 296 KB (opens in new tab)

About West Leigh Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 525 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: West Leigh Junior School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01702 478593
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-leigh-junior-school (opens in new tab)

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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