At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a primary school, inspiring pupils and improving educational standards.
- Company: Slinfold C E Primary School, a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, motivated staff, and a well-resourced working environment.
- Other info: Join a community focused on safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while leading a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to education.
The predicted salary is between 66368 - 76772 £ per year.
School Name: Slinfold C E Primary School
School Website: https://www.slinfold.w-sussex.sch.uk/
Salary: L11 to L17 (£66,368 to £76,772)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Working Hours: 32.5 per week
Location: Slinfold C E Primary School
Advert Closing Date: 05 November 2026
Interview Date: 19 November 2026 and 20 November 2026
Main Purpose of the Job
- To provide professional leadership for the school which secures its success and improvement, ensuring high quality education to inspire and motivate its pupils and improves standards of learning and achievement.
- To work with and through others to secure the commitment of the wider community to the school.
- To be responsible for the leadership, internal organisation, management and control of the school, consulting appropriately with stakeholders.
- To create a safe and caring environment for all pupils and staff by ensuring that the relevant policies are known and adhered to and to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people s/he is responsible for or comes into contact with.
- To carry out the duties set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
We can offer you:
- A highly talented, motivated staff and supportive, forward thinking governing body
- Engaged, enthusiastic pupils
- A supportive school community and Diocese
- A well resourced working environment
We welcome applications from candidates who:
- Have a clear vision for the school and the drive to achieve it
- Are ambitious for all children to achieve their potential
- Set high expectations for staff and pupils and can provide the support to achieve excellent outcomes
- Are proven leaders, able to support and develop staff
- Are excellent communicators, and committed to working closely with children, staff, parents, governors and the local community
- Have a track record as an outstanding practitioner and leader who uses data to support practice and improve pupil attendance and attainment.
- Have the commitment and integrity to lead a distinctively Christian school
- Have financial acumen and experience of managing budgets or taken steps to develop this knowledge
- Are committed to lifelong learning and professional development of themselves and their staff
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 1st November 2026.
Shortlisting will be 9th November 2026
Interviews will be held on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th November 2026.
Safeguarding Statement
Slinfold Church of England Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
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