Job Description

Required - from September 2016

Mersea Island School is a large, friendly and well-respected primary school with a strong ethos of team work. It occupies a special position at the heart of a unique island community. We have a talented staff, delightful children, a spacious and well-ordered learning environment and supportive parents and governors.

We are looking to appoint an outstanding senior leader with the expertise and vision to work with the strong and experienced team in early years and year one, building on the excellent existing provision. As senior leader for our youngest pupils, you will need:

A creative and energetic approach to teaching and learning
A heart for meeting the needs of all pupils
A commitment to sharing the best of EY practice to support transition into year 1 and to enrich learning across the school.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the experienced leadership team at the school, who are focused on achieving the best outcomes for all pupils.

The governors expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding children. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to successful DBS checks.

Visits to the school are encouraged by appointment.

For details and an application form, please contact Sharon Jay at the above address or e-mail office@merseaschool.org

Information about the School

Mersea Island School currently has 380 pupils aged 2-11, this includes a nursery with capacity for up to 48 children. It is the only school on the island, serving a closely knit community. The school is located on Mersea Island, off the coast of Essex and close to Colchester. The area surrounding the school in the town of West Mersea is semi-rural. The island is famous for its oyster cultivation and traditional fishing boats, and has a history of sailing. Pupils derive from a very mixed social background, and many of the pupils have parents and grandparents who attended the school.