Head of School (Herstmonceux CE Primary School)

Package Description

Job Introduction

Head of School

Salary: Leadership L8 to L12 (£59,167 to £65,286)
Closing date: 9am Thursday 8^th May
Interview date: Wednesday 21^st May

We are keen to appoint an excellent and inspiring leader to join our team as Head of School from September 2025. 

Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School is a thriving small rural school where children come first and staff are valued as a highly effective team. Our school is in the centre of our village and as a small school we enjoy a caring and nurturing family ethos. 

Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School is in federation with All Saints’ and St Richard’s Church of England Primary School and in partnership with St Mark’s Church of England Primary School. As Head of School, you will have the opportunity to lead change and make a difference to the lives of our children and the school community. You will have responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and management of our school working closely with the Executive Headteacher in shaping our strategic vision.

The successful candidate will be able to show evidence of leading learning to secure best possible learning outcomes and will be able to demonstrate an ability to lead and develop others to achieve exceptional performance. 

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work with wonderful children and inspiring staff
• The support of an experienced leadership team across the federation committed to the best possible outcomes for children in our school
• Support to develop and grow your skills in leadership and management
• A knowledgeable, active and supportive federation Governing Board
• Opportunities to lead strategic initiatives and have an impact on the school community
• The opportunity to work across our thriving federation and partnership
• Training and development to support your role as Head of School and career progression within a non class-based role
  
  

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please email recruitment@herstmonceux.e-sussex.sch.uk or call the school office on 01323 833148.

Full details and an application pack can be found on our school website under ‘Key Information’.

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.  

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.  

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.  

Additional Information

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.

DBS

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Work Permits

We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

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.