Deputy Headteacher

Warden Park Primary Academy, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3JR

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  4 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 February 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: L7-L13 £60,145 - £69,596

What skills and experience we're looking for

Sussex Learning Trust is seeking to appoint a motivated, committed and professional individual to join Warden Park Primary Academy as Deputy Headteacher. Working closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team, the Deputy Headteacher will play a central role in providing clear vision, leadership and direction, ensuring the academy is well organised and continues to reflect the shared aims and values of its community.

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates a professional and confident approach to working with colleagues, with the ability to build and sustain effective relationships

• Can lead, motivate, support and challenge staff to secure continuous improvement in teaching and learning

• Has high ambition for pupils and staff, with a clear focus on raising standards and improving outcomes

• Shows a strong understanding of how different roles within the academy contribute to whole-school effectiveness, and can support others to fulfil these roles well

• Builds excellent relationships with children and brings a genuine commitment to, and enjoyment of, the role of school leadership

What the school offers its staff

In return, we will offer you:

• A strong and collaborative leadership team, and a supportive Headteacher committed to your professional development

• A skilled, dedicated and welcoming team of teachers and support staff

• High-quality CPD opportunities to support your ongoing leadership development and career progression

• Positive, engaged children who enjoy learning and respond well to clear expectations

• Supportive parents who actively contribute to the life and development of the school

Applications are welcome from experienced teachers. ECTs need not apply. Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.

To arrange a tour or to discuss the role further, please contact the school office on 01444 451264 or email office@wardenparkprimary.co.uk to arrange a telephone or video conversation with the Headteacher.

Further information and application forms are available on this microsite:

https://sites.google.com/sussexlearningtrust.co.uk/dhtrecruitment/home?authuser=0

Please return completed application forms and covering letters by email to: office@wardenparkprimary.co.ukor by post to: Warden Park Primary Academy, New England Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3JS

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.

About Warden Park Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 467 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Warden Park Primary Academy website
• Email address: office@wardenparkprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01444 451264
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/warden-park-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Warden Park Primary Academy

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

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