Head of School (Little Horsted CE Primary School)

Hours of work: 32.5
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 13.03.2026 at 12:00 p.m.

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

Little Horsted CE Primary School

Little Horsted

Uckfield

TN22 5TS

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Website: Little Horsted Church of England Primary School - Home

Please note we do not accept CVs.

We are looking for a compassionate inspiring leader who is deeply committed to the success of our small rural school to start in September 2026 or earlier for the right candidate. Working closely with our Executive Headteacher and dedicated team you will help us continue to grow as an ambitious friendly and deeply supportive school.

• Be the leading professional in our school nurturing and strengthening our Christian ethos while guiding the schools strategic direction and holding high aspirations for every child and every member of staff.
• Champion excellent teaching and learning ensuring that high-quality expert practice thrives across our small school and that every childs learning journey is understood valued and supported.
• Lead the day to day life of the school with care and clarity fostering strong relationships and ensuring that staff families governors and the wider community feel listened to and involved.
• Work collaboratively with others both within our school and across the local community to continually build on our strengths and ensure that our school continues to improve and flourish.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff modelling exemplary safeguarding practice and creating a culture where everyone feels secure respected and able to thrive.
• Demonstrate the highest levels of professional integrity setting a positive tone for the whole school community.
• Use data thoughtfully and effectively to understand our children celebrate their progress and drive meaningful school improvement including leading assessment across the school.
• Bring enthusiasm warmth resilience and adaptability embracing the vibrant varied nature of life in a small school.

• Celebrate and promote diversity ensuring that every child feels seen valued and encouraged to be proud of who they are

We can offer you:

• A knowledgeable encouraging Executive Headteacher who will champion you guide you and celebrate your successes as you grow into the role.
• Wonderful children who are curious enthusiastic and eager to learn supported by parents and carers who value strong relationships and are committed to working with the school.
• A dedicated team of staff and governors who care deeply about whole school improvement while never losing sight of the individual needs and strengths of every child.
• A warm welcoming and close-knit school community where people look out for one another work hard together and take genuine pride in creating a happy place to learn and work.
• Strong support for your own professional development ensuring you feel nurtured stretched and empowered as a leader.
• A collaborative network of local schools who share ideas resources and expertise to enrich the experience of all children in our wider community.

For more information about this role please download the job description

Completed applications should be emailed to

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 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.