JOB DESCRIPTION
Hours of work: 32.5
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: at 12:00 p.m.
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Little Horsted CE Primary School
Little Horsted
Uckfield
TN22 5TS
Phone:
Email: .e-
Website: Little Horsted Church of England Primary School - Home
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
We are looking for a compassionate, inspiring leader who is deeply committed to the success of our small, rural school to start in September 2026 or earlier for the right candidate. Working closely with our Executive Headteacher and dedicated team, you will help us continue to grow as an ambitious, friendly, and deeply supportive school.
Be the leading professional in our school, nurturing and strengthening our Christian ethos while guiding the school's strategic direction, and holding high aspirations for every child and every member of staff.
Champion excellent teaching and learning, ensuring that high-quality, expert practice thrives across our small school and that every child's learning journey is understood, valued, and supported.
Lead the day to day life of the school with care and clarity, fostering strong relationships and ensuring that staff, families, governors, and the wider community feel listened to and involved.
Work collaboratively with others, both within our school and across the local community, to continually build on our strengths and ensure that our school continues to improve and flourish.
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff, modelling exemplary safeguarding practice and creating a culture where everyone feels secure, respected, and able to thrive.
Demonstrate the highest levels of professional integrity, setting a positive tone for the whole school community.
Use data thoughtfully and effectively to understand our children, celebrate their progress, and drive meaningful school improvement, including leading assessment across the school.
Bring enthusiasm, warmth, resilience, and adaptability, embracing the vibrant, varied nature of life in a small school.
Celebrate and promote diversity, ensuring that every child feels seen, valued, and encouraged to be proud of who they are
We can offer you:
A knowledgeable, encouraging Executive Headteacher who will champion you, guide you, and celebrate your successes as you grow into the role.
Wonderful children who are curious, enthusiastic, and eager to learn, supported by parents and carers who value strong relationships and are committed to working with the school.
A dedicated team of staff and governors who care deeply about whole school improvement while never losing sight of the individual needs and strengths of every child.
A warm, welcoming, and close-knit school community where people look out for one another, work hard together, and take genuine pride in creating a happy place to learn and work.
Strong support for your own professional development, ensuring you feel nurtured, stretched, and empowered as a leader.
A collaborative network of local schools who share ideas, resources, and expertise to enrich the experience of all children in our wider community.
For more information about this role please download the job description
Completed applications should be emailed to .e-
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.
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Additional Information
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). For further information about what is required in this process please go to .
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.