Hours of work: Full time teachers hours
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 17th April 2026
For more information and to apply for the above post please contact:
Framfield CE Primary School (The St Framfield Uckfield TN22 5NR)
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Website: note we do not accept CVs.
Framfield CE Primary School Head of School Advert
Framfield CE Primary School is embarking on an exciting new chapter as we join the Pioneer Federation in September 2026.
The Governing Board is thrilled to offer the opportunity to appoint a new Head of School to lead our vibrant successful and nurturing school community.
At Framfield we create an engaging learning experience by providing a safe and inspiring environment that fosters high academic achievement. We encourage curiosity and aim to ignite a lifelong love of learning in every child.
As the Head of School you will lead with a strong commitment to fostering high-quality innovative learning that addresses the educational needs of all of our pupils while maximising their achievement and personal development. You will be supported by the Executive Headteacher as well as central services for finance HR resourcing and IT alongside a network of supportive Cluster Lead Headteachers and Heads of School from other Pioneer schools.
In this role you will create and implement a shared vision and strategic plan that inspires and motivates pupils staff and the entire school community. Your vision should reflect our core educational values uphold moral purpose and embrace the values and beliefs of all stakeholders.
We are looking for:
What we can offer:
If you are passionate about driving educational excellence and have the expertise to inspire others we would love to hear from you.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBSs Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. East Sussex County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Prospective candidates wishing to visit our school would be warmly welcomed.
Please contact the officeor0to make an appointment. Please visit our website for more information: live: Friday 27th March
Deadline for applications: Friday 17th April
Interviews: Friday 24th April
Applications to be sent to Chair of Governors & Executive Headteacher .
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:
Director
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