Headteacher (Catsfield CE Primary School)
East Sussex County CouncilClosing date: 12 Noon, Monday 08 June 2026
Shortlisting Date: Monday 08 June 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 17 June 2026
Start Date: January 2027
Catsfield Church of England Primary School
Phone: 01424 892247
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.catsfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk
To apply for this position and to request an application pack, please email: [email protected]. These will only be provided directly to an individual considering applying to our school for this opportunity. This school does not enter into business with Recruitment Agencies, or other commercial organisations, on behalf of their clients seeking employment.
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Catsfield is a thriving over-subscribed Church of England voluntary controlled school with 105 pupils on roll. We are a small yet ambitious school where Christian values combine with an exciting and broad curriculum to enable each of our children to fulfil their unique potential. Our vision: Nurture the Spirit - Grow the Mind - Love your Neighbour, underpins every aspect of school life as we work together to succeed and achieve.
In 2024, Ofsted recognised that ‘Pupils’ personal development is exceptional. In the caring early years environment through to responsibilities in Key Stage 2, pupils blossom with extensive enrichment. The school brings out the best in everyone’.
The school is situated close to the historic town of Battle, in a beautiful rural setting, and plays an important part in its small local community.
We are looking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and experienced practitioner to lead Catsfield to fulfil its potential to be an exceptional small school.
The successful candidate will
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 work at building bridges with all parents
Have demonstrable experience in leading exceptional teaching, curriculum design and inclusive practices
We can offer you
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 Governing body
A loyal and engaged parent community
If you are interested in finding out more about our school, we would encourage and welcome you to contact the School Business Manager on [email protected] to arrange a visit.
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
Additional Information
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or 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.