Head Of School - with teaching commitment (Mark Cross CEA Primary School)

Job introduction

About the role

The Governors of The Weald Federation are seeking to appoint a Teaching Head of School at Mark Cross CEA Primary School from 21st April 2025 (this may be negotiable for the right person).

The appointment is on a full-time, permanent basis 0.2 teaching 0.8 Leadership.

We are looking for a caring, highly motivated teacher/leader keen to take the next steps into leadership. The successful candidate will be someone who:

• Is a team player and appreciates the value of collaboration
• Has high expectations of themselves and others
• Supports the Christian ethos and values of our Federation
• Ensures the Federation and school vision is clearly articulated, shared and understood by all
• Is highly organised and has strong time management skills
• Is flexible and adaptable
• Has strong IT and communication skills
• Is a highly effective teacher with an excellent understanding of what good quality teaching ‘looks like’
• Motivates and works effectively with others to create a shared culture and positive climate
• Together with the Executive Headteacher, assists with the leadership and management of the staff within the school alongside other operational responsibilities

The Weald Federation can offer you:

• Friendly and supportive colleagues and the opportunity to work as part of a creative team across the Federation
• Support from Executive Heads and CPD opportunities
• Pupils who are inquisitive and keen to learn
• Supportive parents
• The opportunity to work in vibrant schools and communities
• Schools situated in areas of natural beauty that enhance our children's learning

Visits to the school from potential applicants are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Ms Beth Fogden (Mark Cross Secretary) 01892 852866 to organise a tour.

A full job description and an application form can obtained by emailing frantoffice@thewealdfederation.org.  

Please note applications should be made as soon as possible, We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised if we receive sufficient applications. Interviews will be offered to suitable candidates following their application.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon, week 24^th February.

Please return application forms by email to frantoffice@thewealdfederation.org. 

Working pattern: Full-time 5 days (1 day teaching, 4 days Leadership)
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. 

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 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 2018 Regulations. 

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 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.

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.