Executive Headteacher

Teaching Vacancies; Lewes; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking an executive leader to guide a federation of four rural primary schools in East Sussex. You will develop a compelling, sustainable strategic vision for the future and work to raise pupil attainment across the federation.

You will empower Heads of School and senior leaders to be creative, curious, and responsible for the flourishing of each school, while partnering with governors, parents/carers, and staff. The role emphasizes safeguarding and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Develop a strategic vision for the federation.
• Raise pupil attainment by setting high expectations.
• Empower senior leaders to be creative, curious and responsible.
• Collaborate with governors, parents/carers and staff.
• Promote the Christian distinctiveness of Church of England schools.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for the federation.
• Oversee four rural primary schools: Barcombe, Hamsey, Plumpton and Iford & Kingston.
• Foster educational excellence and personal development across the federation.
• Champion staff wellbeing and safeguarding across all schools.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will: Develop a compelling, achievable and sustainable strategic vision for the future of the federation.

Create a culture of high expectations among pupils and staff, raising pupil attainment across the board.

Empower Heads of School and other senior leaders to be creative, curious and responsible for the flourishing of individual schools.

Work in partnership with governors, parents/carers and staff.

Promote the Christian distinctiveness of our Church of England Schools and develop deep and effective partnerships with parish churches and the diocese

What the school offers its staff

This is an exceptional executive leadership opportunity for an ambitious, forward-thinking leader.

We are an established Federation of four distinct rural primary schools nestled in the East Sussex countryside: Barcombe, Hamsey, Plumpton and Iford & Kingston. Together, we share an unyielding commitment to educational excellence, personal development, and nurturing the unique potential of every child in our care.

Our four schools offer a rich, diverse educational ecosystem. By combining both Church of England schools and community state schools, our Federation reflects the varied communities we serve while maintaining a shared culture of inclusivity, character development, and academic drive.

We were recently awarded a Wellbeing Commitment Award and are working towards the next level. Your wellbeing and the wellbeing of all our staff is very important to us.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.