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Deputy Headteacher - Copthorne CE Junior School - job post

West Sussex County Council
3.9 out of 5 stars
Burgess Hill
Permanent, Full-time

Location

Burgess Hill

Full job description

About Us

The Governors are looking to appoint an inspirational practitioner who can work alongside the Headteacher and staff to influence the future direction of the school.

Copthorne CE Junior School is a welcoming school where children enjoy coming to learn. They value the lively, engaging lessons and calm, friendly atmosphere. They make an important contribution to the school and know they really matter.

We can offer you:

  • Children who are enthused about their learning and whose behaviour is good
  • Dedicated, enthusiastic teaching staff
  • The opportunity to have a real impact in moving the school forward with its innovative and ambitious curriculum and community links
  • Support for your continued professional development

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is an advocate of creative teaching and learning
  • Is an excellent, experienced practitioner who will lead by example
  • Has an open and friendly style
  • Is ambitious and can lead and manage change

Visits to the school are highly recommended and welcomed. Please contact the Headteacher, Helen Denison - head@copthornejunior.co.uk

Copthorne Junior School is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this post is subject to DBS and pre-employment checks.

West Sussex County Council meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please note, because of the nature of this job, if you are successful in your application, you will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. This will be done by means of applying for an “Enhanced Disclosure”. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions, spent or unspent.

Applications to be sent to sbm@copthornejunior.co.uk

Closing date midday 23rd January 2026. Interview date 6th February 2026.

Job Details

Salary: Leadership point L3 - L6
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Location: Copthorne CE Junior School
Interviews: 6th February 2026

Further Information

Copthorne CE Junior 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.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to sbm@copthornejunior.co.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01342 712372.

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.

The reference number for this role is SCHO01531.


LOCATION

Burgess Hill/ Crawley/ Horsham/ East Grinstead/Hassocks

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Education - School Leadership

CLOSING DATE

23 January 2026

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