Job details
Salary: £73,105 – £78,708
Contractual hours: 37 per week
Job category/type: Teaching and Leadership
Posted: 22/05/2026
Job reference: REQ0000977
Location: Brunswick Primary School, Somerhill Road, Hove, BN3 1RP
Paid weeks per year: 52 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Fixed term: 2 years
Start date: 1 September 2026
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic Head of School to continue providing an excellent standard of education while driving school improvement forward. You will be an outstanding teaching and learning practitioner with the skills to translate this into high standards and excellent attainment.
Working alongside the Executive Head Teacher, you will translate a clearly articulated vision into action, lead and manage the school day‑to‑day, and work as part of a team managing the strategic direction of the school.
Responsibilities
* Be an effective and experienced senior leader with excellent management and organisational skills.
* Lead transformational change, working at pace alongside governors and staff.
* Have sound knowledge of education best practice and coach and support staff to ensure high quality teaching and learning.
* Monitor progress and performance to ensure every child and every member of staff achieves their best.
* Be innovative, working in partnership with our community, neighbouring schools, and the Local Authority.
* Be committed to equality and able to tackle barriers to learning and well‑being.
* Have a holistic focus on children’s well‑being to ensure a safe and inspirational learning environment.
What We Can Offer You
* An exciting opportunity to develop a crucial role in shaping the future of the school.
* Excellent career prospects in a dynamic collaboration.
* Support and guidance from an experienced leadership team and embedded federation structures.
* A supportive and engaged parent body and local community.
* Hard‑working and committed governing body.
* A commitment to your continued professional growth and career development.
* Children who are excited, enthusiastic, and ready to learn.
* A happy school where everyone is celebrated for their strengths and valued for their differences.
* Friendly, professional and supportive colleagues.
Closing Date
3 June 2026
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