Job Details

Hours of work: Teachers' full time hours Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 06 January 2017, noon Interview dates: 24/25 January 2017

To receive our recruitment pack and apply please email the Leadership Recruitment Team Visits to the schools are actively encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the Hurst Green school office

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

Required for April 2017 Salary Range: L15 - L21

Hurst Green CE Primary and Nursery                  Northiam CE Primary TN19 7PN                                                                TN31 6NB No on Roll 113 in School and 20 Nursery                No on Roll 80 

The Governors of the Quercus Federation invite and welcome applications for the position of an Executive Headteacher, who will develop the federation while preserving the individuality of each school.

The children, parents, staff and governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Executive Headteacher to lead the two schools as they consolidate “Good” and move to reach “Outstanding”.

Hurst Green and Northiam are small Church of England VC Primary Schools each set in delightful grounds, in expanding villages, in rural East Sussex and located about 12 miles apart. Both schools have a distinct Christian ethos.

Quercus Federation was formed on 1st September 2016 and the joint Governing Body now seek a leader with flair and enthusiasm to: promote great learning; enthuse a vibrant and committed staff and engage with the wider community.

Candidates must have a proven record of leadership, supported by quality academic and teaching qualifications, plus experience of working across the Primary sector.

Our Schools are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection process reflect his commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with relevant employment checks.

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 inconnection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, bycompleting 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.

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.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. 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). 

Equal Opportunities

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.