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Headteacher

Job details
Posting date: 24 January 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 22 February 2026
Location: Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8TA
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ce1e6c2b-04ed-435c-a8d5-4f62dca00dff

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Summary

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.

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.

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