Head of School 

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.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Leadership L8 to L12 (£59,167 to £65,286)

This is a permanent contract

Location

Herstmonceux C of E Primary School
Hailsham Road
Herstmonceux, Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 4LG

Supporting documents

• Candidate Information Pack
• Application Form

Deadline and how to apply

Closing date: 9am Thursday 8th May

Interview date: Wednesday 21st May

Please send your completed application form to recruitment@herstmonceux.e-sussex.sch.uk

Equal opportunities

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school.