Headteacher
St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3NL19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
8 July 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
19 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- 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
- L18: £78,702 p.a. to L24: £90,254 p.a.
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
As Headteacher, you will:
- Provide visionary leadership, working closely with the Trust’s Director of Education and CEO.
- Drive high standards of teaching and learning, ensuring every child achieves their full potential.
- Build strong relationships with staff, parents, and the wider community.
- Champion safeguarding and wellbeing for both pupils and staff.
About You
We are looking for a leader who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status and a proven track record of of working with others and outstanding practice as a primary teacher
- Has significant leadership experience and a passion for primary education.
- Demonstrates empathy, resilience, and decisiveness in equal measure.
- Understands SEND provision and is committed to inclusive education.
- Has a deep knowledge of safeguarding principles and their practical application.
- Is inspirational with the ability to motivate others, and is ambitious for the school and its pupils.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
- A supportive Trust network and professional development opportunities.
- A school community that values creativity, curiosity, and care.
- The chance to make a lasting impact on
children’s lives.
Why Join Us?
A warm, welcoming environment where children thrive and staff feel valued.
A strong Christian ethos underpinning a culture of respect, inclusion, and ambition.
The opportunity to shape the future of a successful school within a growing Trust.
Further information about the job
Application
Prospective candidates are invited to make contact to discuss the role and arrange a visit to the school.
To organise a visit, please email office@stwilfrids-hh.school.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Victoria Foster, Talent Acquisition Manager, at recruitment@hppc.co.uk. Interested candidates should submit a covering letter and completed application form to Victoria Foster, Talent
Acquisition Manager – Hurst Education Trust, via recruitment@hppc.co.uk.
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 405 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- office@stwilfrids-hh.school
- Phone number
- 01444413707
About the Trust
St Wilfrid’s C of E Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of the Haywards Heath community.
At St Wilfrid’s, relationships matter. The school places great importance on care, respect and a strong sense of belonging, creating an environment where pupils are known, valued and supported. Classrooms are calm and purposeful, reflecting the school’s high expectations for behaviour and learning. Staff work collaboratively and are committed to high expectations, continuous improvement and positive partnerships with families, the Church, the Trust and the wider community. The school currently serves 420, with a diverse and inclusive intake and is committed to ensuring that all children are able to thrive academically, personally and spiritually.
Arranging a visit to St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stwilfrids-hh.school.
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