Headteacher (Harbour Primary and Nursery School)

About the role

Harbour Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school located in the East Sussex town of Newhaven, near Brighton. With just under 500 children aged 2-11, we are a large school, with a small school feel.

In our most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2019, we maintained our Good rating and our Outstanding rating in our Early Years provision.

The Board of Governors seek to appoint a new head teacher to succeed our current headteacher who is retiring.

You will have proven senior leadership skills with the ambition, creativity and skill set to build on our school’s many strengths and provide the strategic vision. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential in order to inspire staff, parents and pupils to aim for excellence across all aspects of the school.

You will encourage our children to “Always be Curious” and give “Every child, every chance, every day”.

We can offer:

• engaged and happy pupils who enjoy learning and behave well
• committed and supportive colleagues who encourage innovation and creativity
• a very engaged Parents-Teachers Association (PTA)
• a fully supportive and active governing board with a wide range of skills
• a well-resourced and financially stable school 

We are extremely proud of our school and know that we offer children a really good start in life. We want a leader who celebrates what we have already achieved and can offer additional opportunities to enhance the Harbour experience for our children, staff and the local community. Is this you?! Visits to the school for prospective candidates are both recommended and warmly welcomed. Even if you have not been considering a move, why not come and visit us to find out more about this great opportunity to be a leader in our community. 

For an informal discussion about the role and to book a visit contact the Chair of Governors, Anthony Mayo via the clerk of Governors on 01273 514532 or via email: clerk@harbour.e-sussex.sch.uk 

To apply for this position and request an application pack, please email: Leadership.Recruitment@eastsussex.gov.uk. These 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.

Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 14 March 2025

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 18 March 2025

Interview dates: Tuesday 01 and Wednesday 02 April 2025

Start Date: 01 September 2025

Harbour Primary and Nursery School

Church Hill, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9LX

Phone: 01273 514532

Email: clerk@harbour.e-sussex.sch.uk

Website: www.harbourprimary.co.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

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.