Job Description
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The CEO of Southend East Community Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Headteacher at Hinguar Primary School and Nursery to start on 1 January 2026.
The Headteacher will be responsible for the internal organisation, management and control of the school in accordance with applicable legislation, the policies of the Trust (including its annual budget) and the principles, ethos and working relationships of the Trust.
The Headteacher, working with the CEO, COO, Academy Committee, senior leadership team and school staff, will provide overall strategic leadership for the school.
The Headteacher will work with the CEO to:
- lead, develop and support the direction, vision, values and priorities of the school and SECAT
- develop, implement and evaluate the school's and SECAT's policies, practices and procedures
- lead and manage teaching and learning throughout the school
- ensure accurate school self-evaluation to inform improvement planning
- have overall responsibility and accountability for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils within the school
- play an active part as a member of the Executive Team within SECAT to ensure that the strategic objectives within the Trust Strategic Plan are successfully realised
A copy of the SECAT Recruitment and Selection Policy and Privacy Notice for Job Applicants can be found on the policies section of the SECAT website at www.secat.co.uk
We warmly welcome visits to the school. If you would like to discuss the role or arrange a visit, please contact Ben Stickley, CEO, via benstickley@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 committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce, and we encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and from all parts of the community, particularly people from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented.
SECAT reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
Information about the School
Hinguar Primary School and Nursery is a creative and innovative Academy that promotes a love of learning within a safe, caring, respectful environment. We are an Academy that is committed to supporting and improving our local community and to working with our colleagues within Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT).
Our school promotes a sense of community and places a strong emphasis on developing skills for learning and positive attitudes towards achievement. Our motto is "Together We Achieve" whereby we all learn together, talk about what we are learning and help, support each other to achieve success.
We aim to foster secure home-school partnerships focused upon working together to challenge and support every child to aspire and realise their potential. Hinguar Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, governors, parents and volunteers to share this commitment. We look forward to working together in partnership.