Headteacher
The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a new Headteacher, to lead the school into its next phase of growth and success. The candidate will be a dynamic, driven and inspirational leader who will have the opportunity to build on the successes of our school and shape its future. They will be someone who possesses strong leadership qualities as well as a proven track record of delivering strong educational outcomes and school improvement. They should have a deep commitment to our Quaker values.
Our new Headteacher will:
- Be an aspirational strategic leader.
- Have high expectations of all pupils’ attainment, behaviour and attendance, and the skills needed to translate these expectations into pupils achieving their full potential.
- Demonstrate our school values of reflection, equality, friendship, peace, simplicity and integrity.
- Have a proven track record of raising standards, who can inspire and motivate others, ensuring staff are supported, valued and encouraged.
- Be financially astute with a good understanding of school budget setting and financial management.
- Have a strong sense of community and community engagement.
- Be committed to high standards of teaching and professional development of staff.
- Build on our achievements, pushing the school to even greater success.
- Prioritise the wellbeing of our children and staff.
- Recognise and nurture what makes our school unique.
We offer our staff:
- Fantastic children with outstanding behaviour who strive to achieve their best.
- An opportunity to be part of a nurturing and creative environment dedicated to keeping the children at the heart of everything.
- A warm positive working environment with an enthusiastic, dynamic and supportive staff where everyone is valued and encouraged to succeed.
- Committed governors, an enthusiastic and active PTA and engaged parents and carers.
- A stimulating and exciting curriculum well supported with trips and events.
- Excellent facilities to support teaching.
- Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of everyone within our school community.
Recruitment Process:
- Closing date for applications - Wednesday 19th February at 12pm
- Shortlisting by selection panel - Wednesday 26th February
- Interviews - 4th and 5th March 2025
Please read the application pack for details of how to apply for the role.
Salary: L9 – L15 (£60,644 - £70,293)
Contract type: Full-time, permanent
Reference number 16436
The School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
School Secretary and Clerk to Governors
Salary: Grade 4. £13,186 pro rata (£24,790.00 Full time equivalent).
Hours: 23 hours a week over 4 days – Term time only
Required: As soon as possible
We are seeking to appoint a School Secretary, incorporating the clerk to governors role.
The successful applicant will have:-
- Excellent IT skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong time management, administration and organisational skills
- A high level of professionalism and confidentiality
- The ability to adapt and be flexible
- The desire to make a real and full contribution to the learning experience of our pupils and members of the school community
The School has:-
- A friendly, welcoming community within a village setting
- Well-motivated pupils who are eager to learn
- Quaker values running throughout the school
- Strong support from highly committed governors and parents
- Commitment to effective work life balance
- A warm and welcoming staff team
William Penn Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects the staff team to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory references, a DBS check, evidence of your right to work in the UK and an Occupational Health check. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Applications should be sent to office@williampenn.co.uk.
Closing date: 15th January 2025 (12 noon)
Interview date: 22nd January 2025
School Business Manager
Salary: Grade 9 point 25. £18,870 pro rata (£35,235 Full time equivalent).
Hours: 22.5 hours a week over 3 days – Term time (plus 5 inset days)
Required: As soon as possible
We are seeking a School Business Manager to work with our dedicated team providing a full range of Finance, HR and Premises support.
The successful applicant will have:-
- Experience with financial software
- Excellent IT skills
- Strong administration and organisational skills
- A high level of professionalism and confidentiality
- The ability to adapt and be flexible
- The desire to make a real and full contribution to the learning experience of our pupils and members of the school community
And be responsible for:-
- Managing the schools MIS and Finance system (Bromcom)
- Strategic budget planning and monitoring, forecasting over more than one year
- Presenting financials to both the senior leadership team and governing body
- Ensuring all HR processes are followed correctly, liaising with WSCC and maintaining the single central record
- All statutory returns including School and Work forces census and SFVS
- Facilities and Property management
The School has:-
- A friendly, welcoming community within a village setting
- Well-motivated pupils who are eager to learn
- Quaker values running throughout the school
- Strong support from highly committed governors and parents
- Commitment to effective work life balance
- A warm and welcoming staff team
Visits are anticipated. Please contact the school office on 01403 741274.
William Penn Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects the staff team to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory references, a DBS check, evidence of your right to work in the UK and an Occupational Health check. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Applications should be sent to office@williampenn.co.uk.