Head Of School

Hours of work: Full-time teachers' hours
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Wednesday 24 January 2024, 9am
Interview date: – 29 January 2024

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Iford and Kingston CofE Primary School
Wellgreen Lane, Kingston, Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 3NR
Phone: 01273 474973
Email: ahill@skylarkfed.education
Website: www.iford-kingston.e-sussex.sch.uk

We would encourage you to meet our Executive Head Teacher and visit our school. Please email our Business Manager for an application pack and to arrange a visit.
Email: ahill@skylarkfed.education
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. 

The Skylark Federation would like to appoint a permanent Head of School for Iford and Kingston C of E school to start April 2024.  The Skylark Federation is made up of four schools, Barcombe CE, Hamsey, Iford and Kingston CE and Plumpton Primary Schools.  We offer many opportunities for collaborative work, to inspire innovative practice and professional development.  Are you ready for the challenge?

We have an exciting opportunity for an aspirational leader to play a key role, with excellent career prospects. Applications are invited from experienced teachers with the skills and desire to lead others and raise standards in teaching and learning. 
 
We are seeking that special person who will support us in continuing to provide an excellent standard of education whilst driving school improvement forward.  You will be an outstanding teaching and learning practitioner with the skills to translate this into higher standards and excellent attainment.  The role will have a small teaching responsibility of approximately one day a week.  This will not be class teacher responsibility.

Working with our Executive Head Teacher, you will be responsible for translating a clearly articulated vision into action.  You will help lead and manage the school day-to-day and work as part of a team in the strategic direction of the school. 

We are looking for a dynamic Head of School to join us. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the future development of our Federation.
 
The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent teaching practitioner
• Ideally have a proven and effective middle and senior leadership and management experience
• Have the ability to lead curriculum development, learning, teaching and assessment
• Have very good interpersonal skills and be able to motivate children and staff
• Be able to promote positive relationships within the school and the wider community

We can offer you:

• An exciting opportunity to develop a crucial role in shaping the future of the school
• Support and guidance from an expeienced leadership team and embedded federation structures 
• A supportive and engaged parent body and local community  
• Hard working and committed governing body 
• A supportive and engaged parent body and local community  
• A commitment to your continued professional growth and career development 
• Children who are excited, enthusiastic and ready to learn
• A happy school where everyone is celebrated for their strengths and valued for their differences
• Friendly, professional and supportive colleagues

We look forward to welcoming you to the Skylark Federation.