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Headteacher - Full-time

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Crowborough

  • Ref:KCC114-566-1L
  • Posted:22/03/2019
  • Pay:L13-L18 (£53,724-£60,755)
  • Start Date:Sep 2019
  • App Close Date:26/04/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:21 May and 22 May 2019

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After 9 happy years at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Crowborough, East Sussex, our current headteacher has secured a promotion and will be moving on to a larger school in September 2019.  The governors of St Mary’s therefore seek to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational headteacher to lead our friendly and successful school.  

We are looking for someone who believes that every child can achieve and is a real enthusiast for child-centred learning. It is important to us that the leader we appoint will be committed to continuing to move the school forward whilst at the same time ensuring the wellbeing of children and staff. 

We are looking for a leader who: 

  • is a practising Catholic committed to supporting the vision, life and ethos of a Catholic primary school 
  • is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children 
  • is dedicated to the learning and development of every child 
  • can demonstrate the ability to build strong working relationships with the excellent team of staff already established in our school 
  • is innovative and forward thinking 
  • has confidence, vision and skills to lead the continued improvement of our school; and 
  • has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

We can offer you: 

  • a wonderful opportunity to lead a happy and successful school 
  • a school that Ofsted has consistently rated “Good” (most recently in January 2017) 
  • a friendly, dedicated and hardworking team of staff who have high expectations of themselves and of the children 
  • a welcoming school community 
  • an effective and supportive governing body 
  • CPD opportunities and a programme of training 
  • happy and motivated children who enjoy learning; and 
  • a school located close to the beautiful Ashdown Forest. 

If you think this exciting opportunity is for you, the governors look forward to meeting you during the interview process.   Please note that visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed.  More information and the headteacher application pack is available on the school website: www.stmarysrc.e-sussex.sch.uk. 

To arrange a visit please contact Anita Dean or Tracy Shields in the school office by phone on: 01892 655291 or by e-mail at: office@stmarysrc.e-sussex.sch.uk. Completed application forms should be emailed or posted to the school office on the details above.  

  • Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday 26 April 2019 
  • Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 7 May 2019 
  • Interview Dates: Tuesday 21 May and Wednesday 22 May 2019 

St Mary’s school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Information about the school

St Mary's is a single form primary school situated in the welcoming, safe and family friendly town of Crowborough, close to Tunbridge Wells, within easy reach of Eastbourne and Brighton and with good rail links to London. Located at the top of the High Weald, an area of outstanding natural beauty, and on the doorstep of the Ashdown Forest.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.