Headteacher (St John’s CE Primary School)
East Sussex County CouncilCrowborough, East Sussex, United Kingdom, South East
AI insight: this role at a glance
This job involves leading a successful and thriving primary school as Headteacher, building on existing strengths and achievements, and continuing to develop the school's Christian values and ethos. The role suits an exceptional and inspirational leader who is committed to providing the best opportunities for children to flourish. The Headteacher will work in partnership with staff, governors, and parents to lead and inspire children.
Key points
- Full-time teacher's hours
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Location: Crowborough, East Sussex, UK
- Closing date: 07 September 2026 noon
- Interviews: 24th and 25th September 2026
- Enhanced DBS check required
You'll need
- enthusiastic and inspirational leader
- ability to build on strengths and achievements
- commitment to Christian values and ethos
- commitment to providing opportunities for children to flourish
Helps to have
- sense of fun, energy and passion for learning
- ability to work in partnership with staff, governors, and parents
How to stand out
- 1Visit the school to experience its culture and community
- 2Request a recruitment pack and application form to understand the requirements
- 3Emphasize your leadership skills and experience in your application
- 4Demonstrate your commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- 5Be prepared to discuss your vision for the school's future
- 6Show enthusiasm and passion for the role and the school's values
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Job description
Hours of work: Full time teacher’s hours
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 07 September 2026 noon ; shortlisting will take place 9th September 2026
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
St John’s CE Primary School (School Lane, St John’s Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1SD)
Phone: 01892661189
Email: clerk@stjohnsprimary.org
Website: http://www.stjohnsprimary.org/
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Following the retirement of our current Headteacher, the Governors at St John’s Church of England Primary School are seeking to recruit a new Headteacher to lead our successful and thriving school at the heart of its community.
St John’s is a popular, one form entry primary school which was inspected by both Ofsted and SIAMS in 2025. There is a healthy relationship with other local primary schools and St John the Evangelist Church next door to the school.
We are looking for an exceptional Headteacher who:
- is an enthusiastic and inspirational leader who can build on our strengths and achievements and continue to take the school forward through a collective vision;
- will continue to develop the school’s strong Christian values and ethos and high academic standards;
- is committed to ensure that all children are given the best opportunity to flourish at school;
- is someone who can bring a sense of fun, energy and passion for learning and undertake all aspects of the role with warmth and good humour;
- values staff, governors and parents in a collective partnership to lead and inspire all the children and provide a secure foundation for their lives ahead.
- a vibrant and exciting place to work
- happy, confident children who are willing to learn
- a friendly and dedicated staff
- supportive, well-informed governors and parents
- dedicated leadership and management time
If you feel you have the qualities that we seek, we warmly invite you to visit us and experience our school for yourself. To arrange an informal visit, request a recruitment pack and application form please contact: clerk@stjohnsprimary.org
Interviews: 24th and 25th September 2026
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.
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.
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