Deputy Headteacher
Chyngton School, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 3ST18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
23 April 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
Full-time equivalent salary
- £63,070 - £69,596
Pay scale
- L9-13
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced, confident and values-driven Deputy Headteacher to join our committed and ambitious senior leadership team.
Working closely with the Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in:
- shaping and embedding a broad, ambitious curriculum from Nursery to Year 6
- leading and developing high-quality teaching and learning across the school
- supporting continued improvement in attendance, building on the strong relationships already established with families and external agencies
- contributing to the positive professional culture, where staff wellbeing is protected and development is prioritised
This post does not include a regular class teaching commitment, allowing you to focus on whole-school leadership and impact. You will also work as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, supporting our strong and effective safeguarding practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee curriculum development and implementation (Nursery–Year 6)
- Lead and monitor whole school teaching and learning offering support and development where required to ensure high-quality education for ALL pupils
- Work with the Headteacher to oversee assessment and pupil progress
- Drive improvements in attendance through positive, relational and strategic approaches
- Support staff through coaching, mentoring and professional development
- Contribute to the day-to-day operational leadership of the school
- Deputise in the absence of the Headteacher
- Collaborate with the headteacher, governors, and trust to achieve school goals
- Uphold and promote safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing
Our Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for a leader who:
- is an inspirational primary practitioner with a strong understanding of curriculum and pedagogy
- is a strong team player, able to work closely with other leaders showing flexibility, creativity and commitment to our ‘I can’ ethos
- shares our belief that all pupils can achieve well, regardless of starting point
- demonstrates confident, compassionate and collaborative leadership
- has a proven track record for effective strategic school improvement
- has experience of leading areas such as curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment and attendance across the whole primary phase
- is highly organised, reflective and committed to continual improvement
- puts children first, every day
What our children say they want from their Deputy Headteacher:
- someone kind, fair and caring
- someone helpful and supportive
- someone happy who listens
- most of all, someone who always puts 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
If you are an ambitious and inspirational leader who wants to make a meaningful difference in a school with strong values, a positive culture and exciting plans for the future, we would love to hear from you.
Visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01323 892381 or email - office@chyngtonschool.org to arrange a tour and discussion with the Headteacher.
Closing date: Monday 11th May 2026 Interviews: Week commencing 18th May 2026
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
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
Join a school where everyone feels welcome, valued and supported to thrive
Chyngton Primary School and Nursery is a vibrant, inclusive coastal primary school in Seaford, East Sussex, proud to serve its community from ages 2 to 11. Nestled close to the South Downs and the coast, we are part of the Seaford Learning Trust, united by an ambitious vision to provide exceptional opportunities for children and young people from 2 to 18.
Our February 2026 Ofsted inspection recognised Chyngton as a school with:
- a highly inclusive and collaborative leadership team with a strong vision that has led to strong pupilprogress
- inclusivity and innovation, which fosters a welcoming environment for all pupils and staff
- a calm and safe environment in which pupils feel secure and are excited about learning
- staff who are proud to be part of the team, united behind shared values and high expectations
- strong safeguarding culture, with pupils feeling safe, supported and listened to
This is an exciting opportunity to join a school on a strong improvement journey, with developing provision including the growth of our new nursery and the launch of a specialist SEND facility. Chyngton is a forward-thinking school committed to excellence and continuous improvement. Together, we aim to transform children’s lives by delivering exceptional education and supporting every child to their full potential.
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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