28 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    24 April 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    27 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Deputy headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Leadership Spine Points L7-L13

What skills and experience we're looking for

Sussex Learning Trust are seeking to appoint a motivated and professional individual to fulfil the duties of the Deputy Head of Billingshurst Primary Academy and support the Headteacher and the leadership team to provide vision, leadership and direction for the academy and ensure that the school is managed and organised to meet the aims and values which have been established by all stakeholders.

We are looking for someone with:

  • A professional level of interaction with colleagues and the ability to establish and maintain productive relationships to lead, motivate, support, challenge and develop staff to secure improvement

  • High ambition with the aim of continually improving the quality of teaching and learning in the academy

  • A proven understanding of the roles of others in the academy and supporting them in fulfilling these roles

  • Excellent relationships with children and a real love of the job

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer you:

  • A strong leadership team and supportive Headteacher committed to your development

  • A fabulous team of teachers and support staff

  • Opportunities for CPD to support the development of your career

  • Positive, happy children who want to learn and enjoy school

  • Parents who make a significant contribution in supporting the development of the school

Applications are welcome from experienced teachers. ECTs need not apply. Visits to the school are welcomed. If you would like to arrange a tour or to discuss the role further please contact the school office: 01403 782789 or office@billingshurstprimary.org.uk to arrange a video/phone call with the head teacher. Alternatively, further information and an application form are available on this microsite . Please email your completed application form and covering letter to office@billingshurstprimary.org.uk or post toBillingshurst Primary Academy, Station Road, Billingshurst, RH14 9RE

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Billingshurst Primary Academy

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
607 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Arranging a visit to Billingshurst Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@billingshurstprimary.org.uk.

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