Deputy Headteacher
Chyngton School, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 3ST36 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 April 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
9 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: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L9 to L13
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an outstanding primary educator with a passion for leadership and improving children’s outcomes? An ambitious leader looking for a new challenge in an exciting context? Chyngton Primary School and Nursery is seeking an experienced, innovative, and confident leader. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic leadership team and help shape the future of our school and trust.
About the Role
As Deputy Headteacher, you will work alongside the Headteacher, playing a pivotal role in shaping and leading our whole school curriculum and teaching and learning strategies. You will monitor and support effective practice across the school, lead on attendance and assessment, and take on the responsibility of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL). This position does not include a regular classroom teaching commitment, allowing you to focus on leading and supporting good teaching practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee whole school (Nursery – Year 6) curriculum development and implementation
- Lead and monitor whole school teaching and learning to ensure high-quality education for ALL pupils
- Work alongside the Headteacher to oversee assessment
- Drive and lead improvements in pupil attendance
- Support and develop staff through coaching and leadership
- Lead the day to day running of the school
- Collaborate with the Headteacher, Governors, and Trust to achieve school goals
- Fulfil the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, promoting pupil safety and wellbeing
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- is an exceptional primary classroom practitioner
- is a strong team player, able to work closely with other leaders showing flexibility, creativity and commitment to our ‘I can’ ethos
- demonstrates confident, innovative leadership with a passion for improving pupil outcomes
- has a proven track record for effective strategic school improvement
- has experience of leading curriculum or teaching and learning or assessment and attendance.
- is highly organised, motivated, and has high expectations and standards
- is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils
What our children say they need: :
- A kind and caring person
- Someone helpful and supportive
- Someone fair and thoughtful
- A happy person
- Most of all, someone who always put pupils first!
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Chyngton?
- Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and friendly team of passionate staff
- Join a forward-thinking school that welcomes fresh ideas and innovation
- Benefit from supportive leaders, governors and a trust dedicated to your professional development
- Contribute to an ambitious vision that supports children from 2–19 onto the most exciting progression routes
- Access excellent opportunities for leadership growth and continued professional development
- Work in a bustling, friendly town which enjoys a spectacular coastline on the edge of beautiful countryside
Further information about the job
If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership career and make a difference in a thriving community-focused trust, we would love to hear from you. Interested candidates should contact the office (01323 892381 or office@chyngtonschool.org) to arrange a tour and conversation with the Headteacher.
Apply now to be part of Chyngton Primary School’s exciting future!
Closing date: Tuesday 14th April 2026
Shortlisting: Wednesday 15th April 2026
Interview date: Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th April 2026.
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
About Chyngton School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 354 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Chyngton School website
- Email address
- office@chyngtonschool.org
- Phone number
- 01323 893281
Arranging a visit to Chyngton School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@chyngtonschool.org.
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