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The Westborough School is entering an exciting new chapter. Following the retirement of our well-respected Headteacher, we are seeking an exceptional leader who shares our values, our ambition, and our belief that great teaching transforms lives.
Whether you're an experienced Headteacher looking for a change, or a successful Deputy looking for your first headship, this is a rare opportunity to lead a school that is constantly improving, well supported, and deeply rooted in its local community. We've put together arecruitment packthat we think will give you a real feel for the type of person we're looking for - and our wonderful school.
You will be an inspiring, visible and values driven leader with:
- A proven track record of driving high standards and improving outcomes in a primary school setting.
- A deep commitment to the children of Westborough - their well-being, their progress, their character development, and their future.
- The credibility, warmth, and professional integrity to lead and motivate a stable and dedicated staff team.
- The ability to form strong, trusting relationships with families, governors, and the wider community.
- A passionate belief in equity, inclusion, and high expectations for all pupils but particularly those facing disadvantage.
- Alignment with the SEEAT mission: to raise and sustain educational standards in our schools through high aspirations for all.
The Westborough School is a truly happy place, full of energy and purpose. Our staff work hard to ensure every child achieves their very best. Teaching continues to strengthen across the curriculum, giving children of all abilities the opportunity to shine. When you walk through the school, you can see how happy and settled the children are - they behave well, understand what's expected of them, and feel secure in a nurturing environment.
As part of South East Essex Academy Trust, you will join a collaborative family of schools that value visible leadership, pragmatic school improvement and professional generosity. Our Headteachers are well supported through high quality central services across HR, Finance, IT, Estates and safeguarding, as well as an established school improvement model rooted in partnership.
If you are interested in what you have read in the pack and in this advert, then we would love to hear from you. There is no better way to understand 'The Westborough Way' than to see it in action - unusually, the school has a one-week Easter break, so we welcome visits from w/c 6 April, and we would be delighted to welcome you to our school.
If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Sophie Roberts, Executive Assistant on 07745 523 469 who can arrange for you to have a tour of the school with the current Headteacher and/or a 'virtual coffee' with our CEO, Andrew Cooper. All other enquiries should go to hr@seeat.org.
SEEAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All postholders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact HR@seeat.org
Information about the School
South East Essex Academy Trust (SEEAT) is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with eight schools.
SEEAT was inaugurated on 1st April 2014. It was made up from Westcliff High School for Girls, Prince Avenue Academy, Nursery and Children’s Centre (sponsored by WHSG) and Rochford Primary School and Nursery. The Trust enlarged on 1st September 2014 with WHSG sponsoring the academisation of Holt Farm Junior School. In September 2021 The Deanes School, Hadleigh Junior School and The Westborough School joined us followed by Heycroft Primary School in January 2024.
Since April 2024 we have been supporting Cornelius Vermuyden School and working in close partnership, including providing and Executive Head arrangement.
We are a friendly, collaborative family of schools and we believe that all the schools in the family have become significantly stronger since working together as part of SEEAT.
We are looking to grow in a measured way over the next few years. If you are interested in joining us, we would be happy to talk to school leaders and governors about your options and to share how we believe SEEAT could make a positive difference to the pupils, staff, and families in your school.
Please contact HR at hr@seeat.org for recruitment queries or info@seeat.org for other queries.