Job Description

About Us

Our Motto:

The Joy, The Journey, The Learning

Our Vision:

To grow as individuals within our community, both children and adults, in knowledge and in spirit, developing fully our God-given gifts.



To encourage a love for learning on our lifelong journey.



To live out our values openly and truly.

Job Details

Salary:

L12 -L18 65,286-75,675 currently



The post will be advertised by 17th September 2025 latest.

Closing date:

noon 6th November

Interview date:

25th November and 26th November 2025



Owing to the promotion of our Headteacher to a larger school our Governors are seeking to recruit a new Headteacher from 13th April 2026 (Summer Term) and will be advertising this post from mid-September 2025.



We are a semi-rural single form entry school oversubscribed at entry with an NOR of 203. Our school was rebuilt to an excellent design in 2006. Our school was rated 'Good' at the last Ofsted inspection in 2022. We are working towards OPAL accreditation which is having a positive impact on our children.

What You Need to Succeed

We are looking for a Headteacher who is:


A strong leader with clarity of vision and good communication skills Passionate about raising standards to the highest level Able and willing to sustain and promote our Christian ethos and connection with the church.

Further Information

To find out more about our school and what we have to offer please visit website - https://www.walbertonbinsted.org.uk/



Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the school office on 01243 551398 from Monday 8th September 2025, or email secretary@walbertonbinsted.org.uk to arrange a visit during September and October 2025 - come and see why you would want to lead our school!



Walberton and Binsted CE VC Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.



Job Reference: SCHO00837