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Willingdon Community School
Vision Statement

We are Willingdon

We are a united, vibrant community which demonstrates personal excellence in all that we do. Learning at Willingdon transforms lives by igniting curiosity and expecting the very best from staff and students alike. We value opportunities, aiming for success today to prepare for challenges and opportunities tomorrow. We are respectful, honest and courteous to empower each other on our unique learning journeys. We look after ourselves and each other, and show empathy, respect and compassion to all people and our environment along the way. We encourage tolerance, resilience and reflection, which in turn allows everyone to make progress every lesson. We work together as a harmonious community to be the very best versions of ourselves.

This makes us Willingdon

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Vacancies at Willingdon

Willingdon Community School is part of East Sussex County Council, this authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).

As part of the application process, you will be asked to declare information relating to previous employment dismissals and criminal convictions. For further details about why we ask for this and what you should or shouldn’t declare, you can visit the Disclosure and Barring Service or Ex-offenders and employment on GOV.UK.

For further information about what is required in this process please go to http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

DBS Policy Statement


Equal opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

Our Equality Policy 


Positive Staff Comments

“It's a great school with great staff!”

 “Willingdon is more than just a school, it is a community that work and strive for success collectively. We are all one team who want to share success with pupils and other staff members.”

“I work at Willingdon as I believe it is a great school that really cares about you as a person and the goals you wish to achieve.”

“There is a strong sense of community and pride with students and staff. Great colleagues and a sense that everyone's opinions and ideas are valued.”

“The support you receive from colleagues and the leadership team is huge.  Your talent is recognised and there is career progression if that's the path you want to take.  I wouldn't want to work anywhere else!”

“School with community at its heart”


Current Vacancies

TEACHING STAFF VACANCIES

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT - ART
Full time / Full year / Permanent
MPS-UPS £30,000 - £46,525 per annum plus TLR2a of 3,214
Start Date January 2025 or earlier
Opportunity for an R&R for the right candidate
CPD investment with possible NPQ

Required for a January start or earlier, we invite applications for our Head of Art position.  The successful person will lead a department that consistently achieves outstanding outcomes at GCSE.  This post would suit an experienced Head of Art or someone who is seeking their first head of department post.  This is a perfect opportunity to join the Technology and Enterprise group of subjects, which greatly values the creative subjects such as Art, Design and Technology within the curriculum.  We currently have multiple GCSE Classes and we are keen to develop our GCSE offer within these disciplines.  Art is a strong feature throughout the three-year KS3.  Applications are welcome from both full time and part time candidates.

We are looking for a suitable graduate, with a Creative Arts background and has the ability to teach Art to all age groups in this thriving and popular department.  We hope to find a candidate who is ambitious, enthusiastic and highly motivated who will look to sustain the high outcomes but develop the curriculum offer.  The successful candidate will be highly proficient in a range of Art disciplines.

Candidates should have excellent communication skills when working with young people and possess the appropriate drive, expertise, and energy.  The successful applicant would be expected to teach Art to all age groups, including GCSE classes.

Head of Department - Art Information

Head of Department - Art Job Description

Closing Date: Monday, 23 September 2024 (by noon).


TEACHER OF ART
MPS-UPS £30,000 - £46,525 per annum
Full-time / Permanent / Start date of January 2025 or earlier
Part time applications will also be considered

Required for a January start or earlier, we invite applications for a Teacher of Art.  The successful person will become part of a department that consistently achieves outstanding outcomes at GCSE.  This is a perfect opportunity to join the Technology and Enterprise group of subjects, which greatly values the creative subjects such as Art, Design and Technology within the curriculum.  We currently have multiple GCSE Classes and we are keen to develop our GCSE offer within these disciplines.  Art is a strong feature throughout the three-year KS3.  Applications are welcome from both full time and part time candidates. 

We are looking for a suitable graduate, with a Creative Arts background and has the ability to teach Art to all age groups in this thriving and popular department.  We hope to find a candidate who is ambitious, enthusiastic and highly motivated who will look to sustain the high outcomes but develop curriculum offer.  The successful candidate will be highly proficient in a range of Art disciplines.

Candidates should have excellent communication skills when working with young people and possess the appropriate drive, expertise, and energy.  The successful applicant would be expected to teach Art to all age groups, including GCSE classes.

Teacher of Art Information

Teacher Job Description

Closing Date: Monday, 23 September 2024 (by noon).


SUPPORT STAFF VACANCIES 

ATTENDANCE MANAGER
Single Status Grade 7 £26,539 – 27,196 per annum (pro rata) *pay award pending
Actual pro rata salary range is £24,104 – £24,701 per annum
Permanent / 37 hours per week / 41 weeks per year (paid for 47.36 weeks per year to include holiday entitlement).

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and efficient Attendance Manager to join our team of committed professionals to continue the programme of regular monitoring of School attendance and punctuality.

The successful candidate will lead in improving and maintaining levels of attendance for students, as well as promoting a positive attendance and punctuality ethos throughout the school.  To manage the work of the external Education Welfare service as well as leading the Pastoral Team in all matters relating to attendance.

Attendance Manager Information

Attendance Manager Job Description

Closing Date:  Friday, 20th September 2024 (by noon)


To Apply

Please download the relevant application form from below, completed applications can be e-mailed to recruitment@willingdonschool.org.uk or posted to:

Willingdon Community School
Broad Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN20 9QX

Information about the interview arrangements will be sent to the shortlisted candidates.

Note to Candidates:  If you have not heard from the school/establishment within 4 weeks of the closing date, you should normally assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview.

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy 

Nurture Statement

Read our School Policies 

To apply for all vacancies, please download and complete the applicable application form from below and return via email to: recruitment@willingdonschool.org.uk

 or by post to:

Willingdon Community School
Broad Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN20 9QX

NB: we advise applying promptly for our vacancies as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.


Download our application forms 

Application Form for Teaching Staff - Download 

Application form for Support Staff - Download

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