Deputy Headteacher
Hassocks Infant School, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8EY10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L7 to L11
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an experienced Deputy Head Teacher, Assistant Head Teacher or senior leader who is keen to apply their knowledge and expertise in a new setting. The successful candidate will have responsibility for whole school curriculum development, as well as acting as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
We are absolutely committed to providing the very best education for our children and we are seeking to appoint a strong candidate to the role who has the right skill set, values and attributes. You should share a strong commitment to providing high quality teaching and learning experiences for all groups of children.
Your track record should evidence the impact that you have had as a senior leader in shaping whole school culture, as well as in continuously raising achievement. The successful candidate will have responsibility for a key aspect or area of whole school improvement as well as carrying out the full range of day-to-day management duties. You will be expected to build positive relationships with our school community and to be an excellent role model, as both a teacher and leader.
The role is not class-based, however includes a 2-day per week teaching commitment covering PPA and leadership time throughout the school.
We are hoping that the successful candidate will be able to start in September 2026. We may be able to offer some flexibility on the start date. To organise a tour of the school and to find out more information about this role, please contact the school office on 01273 842 549 or office@hassocksis.com.
What the school offers its staff
- Enthusiastic children with positive attitudes to learning
- Highly professional, committed and supportive staff team and governing body
- A nurturing and inclusive learning and working environment
- Excellent professional development opportunities and support
Further information about the job
Closing date: Friday 15th May 2026, 12pm
Shortlisting: Friday 15th May 2026, PM
Interview date: Thursday 21st May 2026
Hassocks Infant school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references, health checks and DBS clearance. References will be called prior to interview and online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON A WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL APPLICATION FORM.
Commitment to safeguarding
Hassocks Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references, health checks and DBS clearance.
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 Hassocks Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 4 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 268 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hassocks Infant School website
- Email address
- office@hassocksis.com
- Phone number
- 01273842549
Hassocks Infant School is a friendly, welcoming school in the centre of the village of Hassocks. Our school is situated 10 miles North of Brighton with excellent transport links. The train station is a few minutes-walk from the school with a 10-minute journey to central Brighton. We are also moments from the A23 with good links to central Brighton, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and other local towns.
Arranging a visit to Hassocks Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@hassocksis.com.
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