Our small CE Primary School with a big heart is looking for a new Headteacher – Job share/Flexible working arrangements actively considered.
Emmaus Leadership are assisting Governors with the recruitment of a new Headteacher for Sedley’s CE (VA) Primary School (Roll 98) following the imminent retirement of the current Headteacher at the end of this academic year.
Sedley’s was graded Good by Ofsted in November 2016 - offering our next Headteacher a strong platform from which to realise the school’s potential to achieve outstanding.
The role is likely to appeal to a Deputy/Assistant or experienced Key Stage leader looking for their first step into Headship.
Whilst the school’s preference is for a full-time appointment, Governors also welcome interest from well qualified applicants interested in exploring job share/flexible working arrangements.
For an information pack and to find out more about this exciting opportunity and discuss your situation, in complete confidence, please contact Liam Dowds, our Emmaus Leadership Advising Consultant who is assisting us with this assignment, on 01737 652043 or ldowds@emmausleadership.me .
Our school is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. DBS check required.
About Sedley's
Sedleys CE Voluntary Aided Primary School is a small four-class village school in Southfleet, founded in 1637. The school remains at the heart of the community, and is actively involved in village life, and well supported by the Governors, Church and PFA. The school is close to A2/M25 and a few minutes drive from Bluewater.
The school has been extended numerous times, but the original school building and even the air raid shelter are still used!
The school is popular and over-subscribed. Staff work hard to teach and nurture the children as individuals to reach their potential. The school currently has a Good OFSTED grade and an Outstanding Church School Inspection grade.
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Dan Pickard, Headteacher, The Bishop’s CE Primary School - Thetford
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Hannah Walters, Headteacher, Platt CE Primary School - Kent
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