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  • Closing date

    17 January 2020 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    25 November 2019

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Full-time equivalent salary

£61,860 to £66,496

Additional allowances

We can offer you:

The opportunity to work within an Academy recently classified as ‘Good’ by Ofsted
a calm, positive and innovative learning environment
excellent facilities and resources for staff and students
the opportunity to develop, grow and gain headship experience

Vice Principal Teaching and Learning / Quality of Education job summary

Required from summer term 2020.  For the right candidate we will consider a start date of 1st September 2020.  The Burgess Hill Academy opened as an Academy, sponsored by the University of Brighton Academies Trust, in 2016 and we have made tremendous strides in our journey to become a great school for Burgess Hill. We achieved a Good Ofsted in May 2019 but there is still much to do to realise the full potential of the school. The Academy is situated in the heart of Burgess Hill on a pleasant 30 Acre site. The Town is in the heart of the beautiful South Downs; a 20 minute drive to the Sea and a 5 minute walk from Burgess Hill mainline station with connections to the bustling sea side of Brighton (10 mins) and London (50mins to Victoria). We are delighted to present this exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious school leader.  The previous post holder has been promoted to their first headship. We are looking for someone with the creativity and drive to be integral in leading us to become an outstanding school for Burgess Hill. We need someone who is passionate about making a difference.  Our students are amazing and so are our staff.  If you have the qualities to be part of the team to take the Academy to the next level, please get in touch. We are an outward facing organisation and look to learn from best practice nationally access to great professional development, as part of this Multi Academy Trust Candidates who wish to have an informal chat or a visit to the Academy before deciding whether to apply should contact Jon Francies, Principal, on 01444 241691 or principal@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk. The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date or close the role early if sufficient applications are received. 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.

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.

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About The Burgess Hill Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1081 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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The Burgess Hill Academy

At The Burgess Hill Academy, we challenge and support our students so that they aim high. Academic learning is our central focus, backed up by a strong belief in enhancing our students’ wellbeing and creating employable adults for the future.

It’s an exciting time for our Academy. Classrooms and science labs have been updated and improved and we’ve revitalised outdoor areas fit for today’s students.

The academy is committed to ensuring that every pupil leaves with the qualifications, enrichment experiences and employability skills they need for life. It has a published admissions number of 240 and total capacity of 1200.

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