Headteacher
Patcham Junior School, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8TA30 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
22 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time. Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L14-L20
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a leader who:-
- has at least 3 years experience in a senior leadership team in a Primary or Junior School
- has worked in at least 2 schools.
- will lead with integrity
- will inspire excellence in teaching, and passion and curiosity in all learners
- will build strong partnerships with pupils, families, staff, governors
- will continue to strengthen our inclusive, ambitious & caring culture
- will drive continuous improvement while celebrating what already makes our school special
We are looking for someone with the skills, experience, and personality to lead our school through its next exciting chapter.
What the school offers its staff
Patcham Junior School is a friendly and popular school located in Patcham, a distinct community on the outskirts of Brighton. Our school is a happy, high-performing community with strong foundations.
Our headteacher, after 9 years leading the school, is moving onwards & upwards to inspire & encourage more children elsewhere.
We are looking for an enthusiastic leader, who will embrace everything that makes Patcham a welcoming, vibrant school.
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
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)Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Patcham Junior School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 341 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Patcham Junior School website
- Email address
- finance@patchamjun.brighton-hove.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01273 087513
Arranging a visit to Patcham Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance@patchamjun.brighton-hove.sch.uk.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Brighton and Hove and East Sussex, Brighton and Hove