Warden Park Primary Academy

Job opportunities at Warden Park Primary Academy

 

 

Sussex Learning Trust is seeking to appoint a motivated, committed and professional individual to join Warden Park Primary Academy as Deputy Headteacher. Working closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team, the Deputy Headteacher will play a central role in providing clear vision, leadership and direction, ensuring the academy is well organised and continues to reflect the shared aims and values of its community.

 

 

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates a professional and confident approach to working with colleagues, with the ability to build and sustain effective relationships

• Can lead, motivate, support and challenge staff to secure continuous improvement in teaching and learning

• Has high ambition for pupils and staff, with a clear focus on raising standards and improving outcomes

• Shows a strong understanding of how different roles within the academy contribute to whole-school effectiveness, and can support others to fulfil these roles well

• Builds excellent relationships with children and brings a genuine commitment to, and enjoyment of, the role of school leadership

 

 

In return, we will offer you:

• A strong and collaborative leadership team, and a supportive Headteacher committed to your professional development

• A skilled, dedicated and welcoming team of teachers and support staff

• High-quality CPD opportunities to support your ongoing leadership development and career progression

• Positive, engaged children who enjoy learning and respond well to clear expectations

• Supportive parents who actively contribute to the life and development of the school

 

 

Applications are welcome from experienced teachers. ECTs need not apply. Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. 

To arrange a tour or to discuss the role further, please contact the school office on 01444 451264 or email office@wardenparkprimary.co.uk to arrange a telephone or video conversation with the Headteacher. 

 

 

Further information and application forms are available on this microsite.

Please return completed application forms and covering letters by email to: office@wardenparkprimary.co.uk

or by post to:
Warden Park Primary Academy, New England Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3JS.

Closing date/shortlisting: 4 March 2026 Interview date: 12 March 2026

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.

 

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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 which will include online searches relating to shortlisted candidates.