Headteacher

Location

Brighton & Hove, East Sussex | United Kingdom

Job description

Position: Headteacher

Start date: 1st September 2024

Salary: Leadership 22 - 28 (£79,112 - £91,633)

Following the retirement of our current headteacher Downs Junior School is looking to recruit an exceptional headteacher to lead the school in the next phase of its development. 

Downs Junior is a thriving four form entry school located in the vibrant Fiveways area of Brighton. Very supportive families, experienced and talented staff as well as amazing children make this an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader with the skills, drive and ambition to take the school forward.

We believe there are a number of reasons to join Downs Junior including:

• A governing body committed to working in partnership with the headteacher to support their professional growth and wellbeing
• A school that is at the heart of its local community and where relationships are excellent
• A commitment to excellence and partnership across the community.
• Governors and leaders who are ambitious and solution focused and who are used to planning strategically
• A superb staff of well trained and effective professionals
• Well managed financial and physical resources
• Wonderful pupils who are eager to learn and develop into confident, independent individuals.

In return we are looking for someone who:

• Can develop the school’s strengths to provide an excellent education for all the children the school serves
• Has the skills, experience and leadership qualities necessary to ensure excellence while managing the challenges of modern school leadership
• Is committed to a broad education; both in and out of the classroom
• Believes in inclusivity and providing a high quality education for all children whatever their background or need
• Has a track record of successful school leadership
• Has experience of working in partnership to find solutions to problems

Pre-application visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the business manager Jacqui Rice at [email protected] to arrange a suitable time and date.

Downs Junior School is committed to safeguarding and the successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS check.

Applications should be emailed to the School Business Manager: [email protected]

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