Headteacher

The Governors of West Green Primary School warmly invite applications for the post of Headteacher of our successful and happy school.

We are looking for an experienced senior leader who has reached a stage in their career where they are ready for the challenge of the next exciting step to headship. This vacancy is an ideal opportunity for someone who can lead an exceptional team of committed staff in their quest to build on current and significant achievements.

In our Headteacher we are looking for someone who:

• provides a clear forward-thinking vision that builds on current achievements leading to continuous school improvement
• is an excellent communicator with a strong commitment to working with our children, staff, parents, governors and the local community
• is a successful manager and leader with the ability to empower, develop and challenge
• is prepared to lead by example and is an outstanding teacher
• actively promotes the welfare, wellbeing and safeguarding of all children
• believes in the potential of all our children to achieve beyond expectation
• demonstrates a personal commitment to life-long learning and professional development

Please submit your application using the application form with a supporting letter of no more than two sides of A4 when typed.  This should tell us how you satisfy the person specification.

An electronic or hard copy version of the information pack and additional documents can be obtained by emailing jobs@westsussex.gov.uk, quoting reference number: 16196.

Please return your completed application form and supporting letter by 5th May 2015 to:
Schools Recruitment Team, Job Reference No: 16196 West Sussex Capita Partnership, Ground Floor, The Grange, Chichester PO19 1RG or email: HRSchoolAdverts@westsussex.gov.uk

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 5 May 2015 noon
Shortlisting will take place on: Thursday 7 May 2015
Interviews will take place on: Thursday 14 and Friday 15 May 2015

Do come and visit and see the school for yourself. Potential applicants are encouraged to visit the school and meet staff and children.  Please contact Annette Tomsett or Sue Burrage at the School Office on 01293 526679 or you can email us at bursar@westgreen.w-sussex.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. There will be a need for the successful applicant to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS

West Green, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7EL