Key Role Information

Salary
L11-24
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
19/03/2026 12:00
Interview
24th and 25th March 2026
Pay grade
SLT LPS NWPA | LPS 11 - LPS 24
Department
Headteacher
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

HEADTEACHER


 Pay scale: SLT Leadership Scale L11 - L24 £66,368- £91,158 per annum

Deadline: 12pm Thursday 19th March 2026

Start date: September 2026


Sussex Learning Trust and Northlands Wood Primary Academy are delighted to welcome applications for the role of Headteacher  to build on the excellent legacy of the current headteacher who is moving on to new pastures. 


Northlands Wood Primary Academy is a vibrant and forward-thinking school where every child is valued, nurtured, and inspired to achieve their best. Our school values underpin all aspects of life here, helping our pupils develop into confident, resilient, and compassionate learners. 


We are looking for a new Headteacher to join our dedicated team of staff, who will be fully committed to the ideals and philosophy of our overall vision.  We are looking for someone with recent successful leadership experience, a proven track record of leading school improvement, demonstrable impact in raising achievement and the ability to successfully manage the Northlands Wood Primary Academy team to make our school even better.


We have created a dedicated microsite with further information and links to help you decide whether you have the skill set to be our next Headteacher. We also warmly encourage you to visit the school in person – details of how to book are available on the site. 


We look forward to hearing from you.


Interviews will be held Tuesday 24th March 2026 and Wednesday 25th March 2026



Qualifications

Degree or equivalent qualificationessential
Qualified Teacher Statusessential

Skills

Experience

Demonstrates a breadth of experienceessential
Experience engaging with other schools and academies to build effective learning communities.essential
Proven ability to collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders (Governors, Parents, and LA).essential

Leadership

Experience managing leader and staff teamsessential
Experience of leading subjects/key areas/Development prioritiesessential
Experience identifying priorities for improvement and reporting performance data rigorously.: Evidence of producing and implementing clear, evidence-based improvement plans.essential
Ability to manage financial resources and work with finance teams to achieve ‘Value for Money’.essential

Personal Attributes

Articulates a clear vision and valuesessential
Demonstrates high expectations for all pupils, including disadvantaged and SEND groupsessential

Qualifications and Training

Holds relevant professional qualifications essential
Evidence of regular self-review and taking responsibility for personal development.essential

About Us


Northlands Wood Primary Academy

Steve Davis

sdavis@sussexlearningtrust.co.uk

Beech Hill
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 3RX

Safeguarding Information

Sussex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to the equality of opportunity. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full disclosure and barring service check before appointment is confirmed, along with other relevant pre-employment checks in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy