Lewes New School (UK) is recruiting a new Head.
Lewes New School is seeking a new Headteacher to provide inspirational educational and strategic leadership for our co-created learning community. The successful candidate will have a deep commitment to our human-centred vision and:
- Qualified teacher status
- Substantial primary school teaching experience, with a senior leadership role
- Headteacher qualification and experience are desirable
- Leadership skills and experience, including the ability to think strategically to lead development and lead change so others can carry the vision forwards
- Experience in developing and supporting innovative teaching practices; a deep understanding of project-based, co-created curriculum; and the capacity to empower teachers to develop a professional culture of collaboration, research and reflection.
Candidates are warmly invited to visit or call the school before making an application. Please contact sarah.thomas@lewesnewschool.co.uk or call 01273 477074.
Full details and an Application Form are available on our website:
www.lewesnewschool.co.uk/about/vacancies
Please send your completed Application Form (we are unable to accept CVs) to:
Lewes New School, Talbot Terrace, Lewes BN7 2DS
or email to sarah.thomas@lewesnewschool.co.uk
Closing date: 9am Thursday 29th June 2017
If you are shortlisted, you will be informed on Friday 30th June.
Interviews: Tuesday 4th & Wednesday 5th July 2017
The process will include an interview, some observed teaching and facilitation activities. You will
also be invited to present your personal Learning Portfolio. You are welcome to choose your own
format for this.
Lewes New School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to comply with
all Safeguarding, Child Protection and Health & Safety policies and procedures.
