Deputy Headteacher
| Salary | L2-L6 |
| Location | Jolesfield CE Primary School |
| Address | Littleworth Lane, Partridge Green |
| Website | https://jolesfield-school.co.uk/ |
| office@jolesfieldschool.co.uk | |
| Telephone No | 01403710546 |
| Required From | 01/09/2025 |
| Contract | Permanent, Full-time 1 FTE |
| Job role: Deputy Headteacher
Full time/Permanent L2 - L6 Jolesfield Church of England is a happy and thriving primary school at the heart of the community of Partridge Green. The governors, staff and children of Jolesfield are delighted to invite applications from inspirational practitioners with experience of whole school impact to apply for the role of Deputy Headteacher. The post includes a teaching commitment as well as dedicated leadership time and will commence in September 2025. Jolesfield Church of England Primary School is an ambitious, inclusive school with a passion for developing the whole child - emotionally, socially, spiritually and academically. Therefore, we pursue academic rigour and excellence in all we do, whilst prioritising emotional wellbeing, to enable the whole school community to flourish. The values of respect, thankfulness, positivity, kindness and teamwork are the cornerstone of our whole approach. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional classroom practitioner with a commitment to developing a curiosity for learning and an ability to celebrate achievement in all its forms. We are looking for a proactive, strategic thinker, who can take a measured approach, based on sound research combined with blue sky thinking. Our Deputy Head will be a pivotal, valued part of the senior leadership team. We can offer: a nurturing school that values the development of the whole child a welcoming and supportive parental community cheerful and motivated pupils who thrive in their learning environment a dedicated and passionate staff team committed to achieving the best for every child supportive professional development opportunities that foster leadership skill a proactive and collaborative governing body providing a thoughtful balance of support and challenge Visits from prospective candidates are very welcome. The following dates and times have been allocated for tours at 11am or 1:30pm: Wednesday 23rd April; Thursday 24th April and Monday 28th April. Please phone our school office on 01403 710546 to book a place. If these times are not convenient, it may be possible to arrange alternative slots. Closing date for applications: Friday 2nd May at 12 noon Interview date: Thursday 8th May Jolesfield 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. As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from under-represented individuals, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. If shortlisted, we will request references before the interview. | |
| Posted Date: | 28 March 2025 |
| Closing Date: | 2 May 2025 |
| Interview Date: | 08/05/2025 |