Headteacher (Groombridge St Thomas CE VA Primary School)

About the role

‘ Flourishing in the love of God we love others as ourselves’

We live and breathe this motto at Groombridge St Thomas School and we are looking to appoint an inspiring and visionary individual who will lead our school into the next stage of development. You will need excellent communication skills and a commitment to enriching educational experiences for all our pupils. Working within our partnership with the Pioneer Federation, you will utilise all the benefits that comes with collaboration.

Our school is a special place and we believe that this is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career and step into the headteacher role within a supportive environment.

We can offer:

• Well behaved and well motivated, high achieving pupils.
• Supportive and pro active parents.
• Experienced and settled staff.
• Close and supportive links with the Village Church.
• Effective and knowledgeable governance.
• Professional support and development through our partnership with the Pioneer Federation
• A secure financial position and future of the school.
• Scope to further develop the school and have an impact.

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire trust and respect in all the school community
• Be empathetic and understanding, demonstrating core Christian values
• Put pupils at the heart of all decision making through positive connections and understanding.
• To have a deep knowledge of child development and use this to inform positive change
• To utilise and develop the skills of staff through embracing collaborative working.
• To ideally have the skills and experience of the SENCo and DSL roles or a willingness to train.

Prospective candidates wishing to visit our school would be warmly welcomed. Please contact the office to make an appointment.

Groombridge St Thomas CE School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. This post is subject to the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009 and the appointment is subject to references and a successful enhanced DBS check. 

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2009 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2009 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2009 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

To apply for this position and request an application pack, please email: leadership.recruitment@eastsussex.gov.uk

Please note that recruitment packs for this vacancy will only be provided directly to an individual considering applying to our school for this opportunity. This school does not enter into business with Recruitment Agencies, or other commercial organisations, on behalf of their clients seeking employment. 

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Closing date: 9am, Friday 14 March 2025

Shortlisting date: Monday 17 March 2025

Interview dates: Thursday 03 and Friday 04 April 2025

Start Date: September 2025

Phone: 01892 864305

Email: office@groombridgest-thomas.e-sussex.sch.uk

Website: https://www.groombridgest-thomas.e-sussex.sch.uk

Additional information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

 
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Company information

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.