Job Introduction
Sun Hill Junior School is a happy ambitious community-minded primary school. Building on a good Ofsted inspection (November 2021), we are seeking a visible, values-led headteacher to lead our next chapter.
As a School we are passionate about giving our children a love of learning with a vision ‘To foster a safe environment where everyone flourishes to make a difference to themselves and others.’ Through our STARS learning values we aim to develop each child's strengths but also help them achieve in areas they find challenging. STARS stands for Strive, Trust, Aspire, Resilience, Support and these values drive all our behaviours, beliefs and actions.
We are looking for a child-centred leader who is passionate about high-quality teaching and learning, values teamwork and is committed to the continuous professional development of staff. The successful candidate will be a successful and experienced leader, able to enthuse, motivate and inspire children and staff, generating a love for learning at all levels. They will be present, approachable and collaborative; able to build strong partnerships with families and the wider community.
Within Vita Multi Academy Trust, Headteachers operate with professional autonomy, supported by strong central services and clear governance structures. You will work in close partnership with the CEO and with the Local Governing Body, contributing not only to your school but to the wider Trust community. We are committed to the professional development of our staff. Trust employees receive discount on fees at Perins Preschool and the breakfast and after school club at Sun Hill Junior School, as well as free access to the onsite gym at Perins School.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and will be arranged for the week commencing 1st June 2026. Please contact stacey.lakeman@sunhill-jun.hants.sch.uk to arrange.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools
We currently do not use AI tools in our recruitment processes; however, we understand that you may choose to use AI tools to help you with your application.
If you do, please remember:
- AI-generated answers can often be generic and impersonal, which may not accurately reflect your qualifications, skills, and experiences.
- AI-generated applications may lack the personal touch that human-written applications have, this may make you seem less engaged or interested.
- Ensure the information provided genuinely represents your own voice and experience.
- You must not provide false or misleading information.
- If you rely too heavily on AI you might not develop the necessary skills to communicate your experiences and qualifications effectively in interviews or other stages of the hiring process. This may make you come across to the interviewer as a different person to the one that wrote the application form, and you may not be successful in the interview.
Safer Recruitment
We 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 Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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