Headteacher
Pay Range: L9 – L15 £60,644p.a - £70,293 p.a. Full time (0.8 FTE considered)
Required from September 2025
Balcombe CE School Governors are seeking to recruit a new Headteacher from September 2025. Following a 15 year period of exceptional leadership, our current Headteacher will be leaving at the end of the school year.
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher with a proven record in educational leadership and the ability to build on the strong foundations and teamwork already created within our school. We want someone to lead our staff to continue to deliver an excellent education for our children.
You will be well supported by an engaged and enthusiastic governing body, enthusiastic community organisations, as well as the Diocese of Chichester and the clergy serving our local church.
The school is a member of the Hurst Education Trust (HET) and the children, staff and leadership team all benefit from additional opportunities, facilities, professional development, support and expertise from being part of that multi-academy trust.
We would positively encourage candidates to visit the school where you will have the opportunity to meet our wonderful pupils, staff and governors. Please contact the school business manager, Lara Power, at bursar@balcombeschool.co.uk or 01444 811403 (term time only) to arrange a visit.
Balcombe CE Primary School and Hurst Education Trust 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.