Deputy Headteacher (West Rise Community Infant School)
Job Description
Job title: Deputy Headteacher (West Rise Community Infant School)
Company: East Sussex County Council
Job description: Job introduction
Hours of work: 26
Working pattern: Part-time (As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: Friday 1 March 2024
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
West Rise Community Infant School, Chaffinch Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7SL.If you are interested in applying for this role, please complete an application form. Please email your application form to the School Business Manager, Catherine Watts at
Phone: 01323 764062
Email:
Website:
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.
About the role
West Rise Infant School is looking for an exceptional Part time Deputy Headteacher to join the Leadership Team.
West Rise Infant School is an exceptional setting with a commitment to ensuring ‘Wellbeing First’ for all. A rapidly improving School with a hard-working staff team who embody the School’s motto of ‘Being the Best we can Be’, which means that we committed to getting the best from all staff and gaining excellent outcomes for all children.
The school is in an exciting phase of development, with a unique Leadership structure and we need a passionate Deputy to support the Headteacher and SLT to drive school improvement.
The successful candidate will deliver an exciting first-class learning experience for all our children. The post carries specific responsibility for curriculum and assessment across Nursery, EYFS and KS1, together with a Designated Safeguarding Lead responsibility. The post currently carries a class teaching responsibility 0.4 within the Year Two team.
This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with proven leadership skills an ability to work within a Senior Leadership team and an ambition to work within a flourishing school. Experience within a similar, dynamic Leadership team is essential for this post.
The successful candidate will:
- Share responsibility for the day-to-day running of the school, assisting the Headteacher in the effective administration and management of the school.
- Promote the positive Wellbeing First ethos of the school, fostering a welcoming, lively, safe and effective learning environment.
- To assist in the promotion, direction and oversight of high standards of teaching and learning, pupil achievement and progress.
- Inspire and motivate colleagues and contribute to the professional development of all members of the school community.
Our new Deputy Headteacher will be:
- Professional in all aspects of school life.
- An outstanding practitioner with experience of leading across Nursery, EYFS and KS1.
- Flexible and supportive, with high expectations of children and staff.
- A great communicator, winning the trust of leaders and the whole school community.
- Approachable and have a good sense of humour.
- Very energetic, resilient and enthusiastic.
We can offer you:
- Leadership development in-house and via NPQH.
- A friendly, dedicated and committed staff team.
- Delightful children with a willingness to learn.
- Excellent support for your career development including leading whole school initiatives.
- A really great school site with excellent facilities.
For an informal discussion or to book a tour of the school, please contact or call 01323 764062.
We would ask that you visit the school during the school day to see it in action.
The closing date for applications is at noon on Friday 1st of March. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 6th of March.
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 .
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.
Expected salary:
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
