Head of School (All Saints' & St Richards CE Primary School)

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Job Description

Hours of work: Full-time teachers' hours.
Working pattern: Full-time.

Closing date: Monday 18 May 2026, 9:00a.m.
Interview date: Wednesday 20 May & Thursday 21 May 2026.

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

All Saints' & St Richard's CE Primary School
School Hill
Old Heathfield
TN21 9AE
Phone: 01435 863466
Email: office@assr.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: All Saints' & St Richard's - Home

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please email office@assr.e-sussex.sch.uk or call the school office on 01435 863466.

How to apply:
To download the application pack please visit our website: https://www.assr.e-sussex.sch.uk/Vacancies/
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are keen to appoint an excellent and inspiring leader to join our team as Head of School from September 2026.

All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School (ASSR) is a small rural school with excellent facilities including exceptional views of the Sussex Weald and grounds that include outstanding outdoor learning and Forest School facilities. As a small school we enjoy a caring and nurturing family ethos.

ASSR is in federation with Herstmonceux CE Primary School and St Mark's CE Primary School as Sussex Spires Federation so you will have the opportunity to be a part of this wider leadership team. As Head of School you will have the opportunity to lead change and make a difference to the lives of the 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 support of an experienced leadership team committed to the best possible outcomes for children in our school and federation
• 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
• Training and development to support your role as Head of School and career progression

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.

About Us

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 https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

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.