Headteacher

Patcham Infant School, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8WW

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L14-L19

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who will:

• provide passionate, professional and compassionate leadership and management that reflects the vision and values of our school and its child-centred approach

• have the skills, experience and personal qualities to inspire and promote the highest quality of teaching and learning

• work with our fantastic staff to build upon the outstanding work of our outgoing Head, embracing our commitment to well-being, professional development, collaboration and a coaching culture

• value and maintain our inclusive approach, supporting all children to thrive

• have extensive experience of EYFS and KS1 “We Dream, We Aspire, We Thrive – Powerful Learning for Life”

• engage and communicate with parents/carers and the wider community to forge and maintain effective relationships

• work collaboratively with other settings, schools and school partnerships to facilitate smooth transitions and maximise opportunities in our children’s educational experiences.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• a successful, popular school whose welcoming and nurturing atmosphere is always commented upon by visitors

• happy, enthusiastic and respectful children who love learning

• a stable, cohesive, dedicated and skilled staff team

• great community support with enthusiastic parental engagement and an active PTA

• an effective and supportive Governing Board

A wealth of further information about the school can be found on our website at www.patchaminf.brighton-hove.sch.uk

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.

Our Recruitment Pack gives further details about our school, a comprehensive job description and some messages from governors, children, staff, families and our outgoing headteacher.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

2026 RECRUITMENT PACK FINAL.pdf - 2.34 MB (opens in new tab)

2026 HT advert.pdf - 330 KB (opens in new tab)

About Patcham Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 278 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Patcham Infant School website
• Email address: louiseirvine@patchaminf.brighton-hove.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01273 509766
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/patcham-infant-school

Arranging a visit to Patcham Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email louiseirvine@patchaminf.brighton-hove.sch.uk.

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