Principal
| Posting date: | 17 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0HT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4854f78f-35cf-4701-9805-f4bc47ed14ea |
Summary
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.
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.
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.
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.