Deputy Headteacher Inclusion (Chailey School)
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Job Summary
Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Full-time term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 13 weeks annual leave which will increase after 5 years continuous service)
(As the position is term-time only the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: 25 February 2026
For more information and to apply for the above post please contact:
Chailey School
Mill Ln South Chailey Lewes BN8 4PU
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Website: Chailey School
Please note we do not accept CVs.
Chailey School is seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher for Inclusion for September 2026. Chailey School is a very kind school. We model this in our day-to-day interactions with one another in our school community. We have a strong track record of academic achievement as well as considerate pastoral care. This post is new and focuses on the overall leadership of inclusion. The successful candidate will be responsible for all things inclusion and directly line manage Assistant Headteachers with roles including safeguarding behaviour attendance SEND pupil premium interventions and inclusion by design.
The Headteacher will be hosting two tours on the following dates for any prospective candidates:
1) Friday 06 February 09:00am
2) Friday 13 February 09:00am
Experience and Key Qualities:
We welcome applications from experienced leaders or those looking for their first deputy headship.
Our ideal candidate will:
Have experience of senior leadership within a school.
Hold an NPQH or be open to obtaining the qualification.
Have experience of working in a secondary school setting.
Be an excellent communicator
Be experienced in leading school improvement and strategy.
Be able to lead on delivering an outstanding learning environment.
The Headteacher welcomes any informal conversations beforehand which can be arranged by contacting Mrs Serena Rodd via email.
Interview date: Wednesday 04 March 2026
East Sussex County Council is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. 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. Successful applicants will need to undertake or currently hold a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance for this authority.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Health
- Classroom Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Special Education
- Conflict Management
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
- Word Processing
About Company
Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For fur ... View more
