Headteacher (St Johns C of E Primary School)

Hours of work: Full-time teachers hours
Working pattern: Full-time.

Closing date: Friday 8 May 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Shortlisting date: W/B 11 May 2026.
Interview date: W/B 18 May 2026.

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

St. Johns C.E. Primary School
School Lane St Johns
Crowborough
TN6 1SD
Phone:
Email:
Website: St Johns CE Primary School Crowborough East Sussex

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Following the decision of our Headteacher to step down and retire in 2026 the Governors at St Johns 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.

We are looking for an exceptional Headteacher who:

• Will continue to develop the schools strong Christian values and ethos and high academic standards.

• 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.

• Has a passion for primary education and is committed to ensure that all children are given the best opportunity to enjoy and succeed 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 the children and provide a secure foundation for their lives ahead.

St Johns is a one form entry primary school which has been oversubscribed for the past two years. The school received good outcomes in both the Ofsted and SIAMS inspections in 2025. There is a healthy relationship with St John the Evangelist Church next door. Parents and pupils place a high importance on the Christian ethos which is evident in the school.

To apply for this position please request an application pack from:
or visit our school the application pack you will find a letter of welcome from the Chair of Governors; information about our school and the formal documents that are required to proceed with your application. These include the Job Description Person Specification and application form which will need to be completed in full.

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 please contact the school office at: or email:

If you have any queries please contact Philip Morris Chair of Governors by emailing:

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.