Principal

Claverham Community College, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0HT

31 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 February 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  16 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L32-38

What skills and experience we're looking for

Claverham Community College is seeking an inspirational and strategic Principal to lead our thriving 11–16 comprehensive school in the historic town of Battle. Following the retirement of our long-serving Principal, this is an exciting opportunity to guide a highly successful, values-driven school into its next chapter.

The Governors are seeking a leader who can:

• Provide ethical, inspiring and visible leadership
• Sustain high standards of education, behaviour and wellbeing
• Drive continuous improvement and inclusive practice
• Strengthen partnerships with parents, community and external agencies
• Ensure effective financial and operational management across the campus

You will be a proven senior school leader with a track record of impact, excellent communication skills, resilience, and a deep commitment to success for all.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and collaborative working culture;
• High-quality professional development and training opportunities;
• An on-site nursery (ages 3 months–5 years) with a staff discount;
• Access to an on-site sports centre.

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.

Upload additional documents

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

Teaching Application Form.docx - 142 KB (opens in new tab)

Principal Recruitment Pack.pdf - 2.95 MB (opens in new tab)

About Claverham Community College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1148 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Claverham Community College website
• Email address: hrofficer@claverham.org
• Phone number: 01424 772155
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/claverham-community-college

Claverham Community College is situated on the outskirts of the historic town of Battle in East Sussex. The College grounds incorporate land which belonged formerly to the Battle Abbey Estate and are immediately adjacent to the site of the Battle of Hastings.

The College aims to provide an excellent education to the young people it serves.

Arranging a visit to Claverham Community College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hrofficer@claverham.org.

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