Job Ref No. ECC8822128-24L Position Type: Deputy Headteacher Pay Range: Leadership Range L9-13
Position Start Date: 01/09/2021 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 10/05/2021 Midday Date of Interviews: Tuesday 25th May & Thursday 27th May  

Job Description

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Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) and the Academy Committee of the Bournes Green Schools are seeking to appoint an inspirational, dynamic, and forward-thinking Deputy Headteacher who has the drive, creativity and commitment to deliver excellence in all areas of the school.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the new Executive Headteacher to lead both the Bournes Green Schools on the next exciting phase of their journey.

School Vision

Inspiring a lifelong love of learning.

We are looking to appoint someone who will:

· provide innovative opportunities for all of our children to shine and achieve

· have strong values, high expectations and a proven ability to lead and motivate the whole school community

· have had relevant experience teaching and leading in more than one key stage

· lead to ensure the highest quality teaching and learning across the school

· be visionary, imaginative, flexible, and motivating

· be ambitious for the children and the school

· have a commitment to an inclusive learning environment

We can offer you:

· happy, confident children who enjoy learning and achieving

· dedicated and professional teaching and support staff

· a committed and supportive Academy Committee structure

· opportunities to influence and lead as part of the school's Senior Leadership Team

· positive working relationships with our four other MAT schools

· opportunity to develop and hone your skills across the 3 -18 age range within a supportive Trust.

Information about the School

At Bournes Green Infant and Junior School we have high expectations and high outcomes for our children. We pride ourselves on the good education we offer our children and the excellent opportunities we provide through our enhanced foundation curriculum.

It is important to us to develop children who are ready for the next stage in their education and beyond. Our Learning Powers are woven through our curriculum and help to develop essential attributes such as curiosity, perseverance, imagination and improvement. These are recognised and celebrated.

We are committed to supporting and improving the strong links that we have with our community and to working collaboratively with our colleagues at SECAT.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has proven leadership experience and is ready to join the Bournes Green team for the next exciting phase of our journey.

Due to the current restrictions, you are warmly invited to visit our school when the children have left the site. Please contact Jan d'Eca (SECAT HR), on 07725 481866 to arrange a visit or an informal conversation.

For an application pack, please visit www.secat.co.uk or contact Jan d'Eca on jand'eca@secat.co.uk

A copy of the SECAT Recruitment and Selection Policy and Privacy Notice for Job Applicants can be found in the policies section of the SECAT website (www.secat.co.uk)

SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

Bournes Green Infant & Junior Schools are two successful, happy and heavily oversubscribed schools which serve the community of Thorpe Bay. We are committed to ensuring our children are given a first-class primary education. Our schools are particularly strong with their academic achievements as well as being known for their sporting prowess and our comprehensive Personal Development offer.

Our children are delightful; they are well behaved, articulate and keen to learn.

We have a wonderful parent community who are very supportive and ensure that their children have strong attendance and come to school ready to learn. In return, our parents expect us to provide an engaging, fun and inclusive curriculum and a range of additional opportunities.

We have a wonderful site with fantastic grounds and include forest areas, playgrounds, an artificial grass pitch, a huge field and wonderful outdoor equipment. We also have access to an on-site seasonable swimming pool and have two libraries and ICT Suite.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the school

Contact Information

David Denchfield
Burlescoombe Road
Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea
Essex, SS1 3PS
Telephone: 01702587099
Email: admin@bournesgreen.secat.co.uk

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