Headteacher (maternity cover)
Southgate Primary School
West Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive and negotiable dependent on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 01/01/2025
- Apply by:
- 14 October 2024
Job overview
**This is a maternity cover role, with the potential for further career opportunities within GLF Schools**
Your opportunity
We are looking for an exceptional professional who can innovatively guide, support and challenge Southgate Primary School, but also have a significant impact within the group of schools in the cluster and more widely in the Trust.
We welcome applications from individuals who can apply empathy and are emotionally intelligent. Candidates should be driven by a clear moral purpose and a passion for working with children and young people. They should have the ability to be a role model to staff and children, build teams, and empower others.
At GLF Schools, we strive for an inclusive environment where staff and children are comfortable expressing their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on race, sex, gender reassignment, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion/belief.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a large Multi Academy Trust that comprises 43 schools (Primary and Secondary) across the Southeast of England with a large central team of talented and passionate specialists.
About Southgate Primary School
Southgate Primary School is an improving school situated in the heart of the Crawley Community. You will join a genuinely caring and supportive team who want every child to succeed. Our pupils are given opportunities and experiences which opens their eyes to the possibilities ahead of them and are provided with the skills and knowledge to help them reach their full potential.
Our School sits within an established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Southgate Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
Our Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish:
- Access to our highly competitive teaching pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
The Details
Start date: 1st January 2025 or sooner
Contract type: Maternity Cover
Pay Scale: Competitive and negotiable dependent on experience
Close Date: Monday 14th October 2024 9am
Shortlisting Date: Monday 14th October 2024
Interview Date: Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Attached documents
About Southgate Primary School
- Southgate Primary School
- Barrington Road, Southgate, Crawley
- West Sussex
- RH10 6DG
- United Kingdom
At Southgate Primary School we believe every child should achieve their personal best, make good progress and experience success.
We provide our children with a rich and stimulating curriculum that captivates and enthuses. Learning is made relevant and fun through special events, trips and visitors. At Southgate Primary we pride ourselves on creating a safe, caring and happy atmosphere where staff, parents and pupils work together as a team to strive for high standards of achievement and behaviour.
We aim for all children to come to school excited about the day ahead and go home happy and fulfilled at the end of that day.
Our mission is that each child will develop the skills, experiences and aspirations for success.
We always welcome interest from teachers and associate staff who are interested in starting their new career with us . If you don't see a position advertised that is suitable for you at the moment, please arrange a formal chat and tour with the Headteacher through the school office office@southgateprimary.co.uk
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
Our Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
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