Head Teacher

Licensed sponsor Horsham Posted 1 day ago

School Name: Slinfold C E Primary School

School Website: https://www.slinfold.w-sussex.sch.uk/

Salary: L11 to L17 (£66,368 to £76,772)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Working Hours: 32.5 per week
Location: Slinfold C E Primary School
Advert Closing Date: 05 November 2026
Interview Date: 19 November 2026 and 20 November 2026

Main Purpose of the Job

To provide professional leadership for the school which secures its success and improvement, ensuring high quality education to inspire and motivate its pupils and improves standards of learning and achievement.
To work with and through others to secure the commitment of the wider community to the school.
To be responsible for the leadership, internal organisation, management and control of the school, consulting appropriately with stakeholders.
To create a safe and caring environment for all pupils and staff by ensuring that the relevant policies are known and adhered to and to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people s/he is responsible for or comes into contact with.
To carry out the duties set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

We can offer you:

A highly talented, motivated staff and supportive, forward thinking governing body
Engaged, enthusiastic pupils
A supportive school community and Diocese
A well resourced working environment

We welcome applications from candidates who:

Has a clear vision for the school and the drive to achieve it
Are ambitious for all children to achieve their potential
Set high expectations for staff and pupils and can provide the support to achieve excellent outcomes
Are proven leaders, able to support and develop staff
Are excellent communicators, and committed to working closely with children, staff, parents, governors and the local community
Have a track record as an outstanding practitioner and leader who uses data to support practice and improve pupil attendance and attainment.
Have the commitment and integrity to lead a distinctively Christian school
Have financial acumen and experience of managing budgets or taken steps to develop this knowledge
Are committed to lifelong learning and professional development of themselves and their staff

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 1st November 2026.

Shortlisting will be 9th November 2026

Interviews will be held on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th November 2026.

Safeguarding Statement

Slinfold Church of England Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.

To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to bcole@slinfold.w-sussex.sch.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly on 01403 790253 or at office@slinfold.w-sussex.sch.uk

Application Attachments:

Application Form - Headteacher
Governors Letter v2
Head Teacher Job Advert
Head Teacher Job Description
Person Specification
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