Infant/Junior Head of School (Ashdown Primary School)

Job introduction

About the role

Infant Head of School/Junior Head of School 

L9-14

Closing date: 6th May 2025 12 noon

Interview date: 14th May 2025

Ashdown Primary School in Crowborough is looking for two Heads of School from September 2025. One to lead our junior site with a whole school responsibility for Achievement and Potential (assessment, data and CPD). The other to lead our infant site with a whole school responsibility for Inclusion (PP, LAC/PLAC, SEND, EAL).

We are a two-form entry split site school with a Good Ofsted rating (2023).

We value every child for what they are and prepare them for everything they could be. 

You will work alongside the other Head of School under the leadership of our Headteacher, Mrs Dawn Gibbs.

This job promises all of the things that are great about headship:

• Enabling great kids to achieve;
• Developing your own staff;
• Collaborating with strong governors;
• Working with supportive parents;
• Making your mark in an innovative school on its journey to brilliance.

You will have the freedom to run your own site, while having a whole school responsibility (across EYFS, KS1 & KS2), but with the comfort of knowing the buck stops with the Head! 

At our school, we pride ourselves on being different, with our unique setup creating a wealth of opportunities for both staff and children. To truly understand what makes us special, you need to visit to see what makes our school such a remarkable place to be. With the internal promotion of our current Head of School to Headteacher, now is the perfect time to become part of our exciting journey.

We blend the benefits of a large school – expertise, resources, and a strong network – with the close-knit, personalised feel of a smaller school. Our stable, dedicated staff enjoy a low turnover, making it a supportive and welcoming place for staff and children. 

Ashdown Primary School commits and expects its staff to commit to East Sussex County Council’s Equal Opportunities policies. 

Ashdown Primary School also takes its safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously and is committed to keeping children safe. This post is subject to satisfactory references, DBS checks, and questions will be asked at interview and of referees as to the suitability of candidates to work with children. 

Working pattern: Full-time
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Additional information

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.

DBS

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Work Permits

We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.