The Governors of St Giles CE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School are seeking to appoint an exceptional Headteacher to lead our thriving, vibrant and welcoming school.

St Giles CE Primary sits at the heart of our community and is popular in the local area for our nurturing ethos and confident, independent pupils, eager to discover the world.

We’re extremely proud of our school and our warm and inclusive nature: welcoming to all while at the same time, delivering the highest standards of teaching and learning for all our pupils.

We’re looking for a headteacher who is an inspiring leader, committed to carrying forward our journey of school improvement through a collective vision of our future. We want a leader dedicated to their staff team and their development and ready to get to know - and demand the best for - every pupil in their care. We may be a small school but we are ambitious for our future and hope to find a headteacher who wants to use their experience and knowledge to shape and lead that ambition.

We benefit from strong links with St Giles Church and are proud of our Christian distinctiveness and the support we get from our church community.

We are looking for a forward-thinking leader who:
- Has a clear vision for ongoing school improvement
- Has in depth understanding of current teaching methods across the entire primary setting
- Is a skilled practitioner who can model excellent teaching to other staff
- Is passionate about enabling all pupils to reach their full potential and will oversee a curriculum designed for all learners
- Has an empowering and approachable leadership style with exceptional communication skills
- Is able to build relationships in and outside of the school community
- Is committed to enhancing and supporting the wellbeing of all
- Has proven track-record of leadership resulting in high achievement
- Is committed to upholding and building on our Christian distinctiveness and values

We can offer:
● A happy atmosphere that provides a caring, safe and inclusive environment based on a strong Christian ethos and values
● Welcoming pupils, eager to learn and enthusiastic about school life
● A hard working, committed and ambitious staff team
● A supportive environment that promotes a growth mindset and high expectations
● Support and expertise from a network of other locality schools
● An experienced, dedicated and supportive governing body

If this sounds like you and you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

There’s a Candidate Information Pack attached to this advert which tells you lots more about the school as well as a full Job Description and Person Specification.

If you have any queries, please telephone 01243 642148 or email HRSchoolAdverts@westsussex.gov.uk (quoting reference number 16401).

Key dates:
Closing date for applications: 13 April 2023 at 12pm
Shortlisting: 19 April 2023 (evening)
Interview: 24 April 2023 with successful candidates invited back on 25 April 2023

Please submit your application using the application form with a supporting letter of no more than two sides of A4 when typed. This should tell us how you satisfy the person specification.

Please return your completed application form and supporting letter by 13 April 2023 at 12pm to: HRSchoolAdverts@westsussex.gov.uk. 

We strongly recommend that you visit the school before applying.

Please contact our School Office on 01825 790240 or by emailing office@stgilesprimary.co.uk to make an appointment.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must undertake a DBS criminal record check.