Head of School

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our Head of School will

• Have recent and relevant experience as a Deputy or Assistant Head
• Be an effective and experienced senior leader with excellent management and organisational skills
• Be able to lead transformational change, working at pace alongside governors and staff
• Have sound knowledge of education best practice and be able to challenge and support to ensure high quality teaching and learning
• Monitor progress and performance to ensure every child and every member of staff achieves their best
• Be innovative, working in partnership with our community, with neighbouring schools as part of the Federation and Hove Cluster Partnership and with the Local Authority
• Be committed to equality and able to tackle barriers to learning and well-being
• Have a holistic focus on children’s well-being to ensure a safe and inspirational learning environment

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you

• An exciting opportunity to develop a crucial role in shaping the future of the school
• Excellent career prospects in a dynamic collaboration
• Support and guidance from an experienced leadership team and embedded federation structures
• A supportive and engaged parent body and local community
• Hard-working and committed governing body
• 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

Commitment to safeguarding

Brunswick Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All new staff will be DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checked at an enhanced level.