Catsfield Church of England Primary School
Phone: 01424 892247
Email: office@catsfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: www.catsfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk
Important Dates
- Closing date: 12 Noon, Monday 08 June 2026
- Shortlisting Date: Monday 08 June 2026
- Interview Date: Wednesday 17 June 2026
- Start Date: January 2027
Job Overview
We are looking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and experienced practitioner to lead Catsfield to fulfil its potential to be an exceptional small school.
Key Responsibilities
- Have a strong vision for a church school.
- Bring bold, creative and innovative ideas to the school’s 5-year strategic development plan.
- Work proactively with stakeholders, promote the school's strengths, actively celebrate children's successes with the community and build bridges with all parents.
- Have demonstrable experience in leading exceptional teaching, curriculum design and inclusive practices.
Benefits
- The opportunity to work with highly engaged, motivated and enthusiastic children who have a love of learning.
- A welcoming and professional working environment, with supportive colleagues and the Governing body.
- A loyal and engaged parent community.
Application Process
Please email Leadership.Recruitment@eastsussex.gov.uk to request an application pack. We do not accept CVs.
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.
All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check or an 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.
