Principal

We want to recruit an exceptional professional who will lead, inspire and embed excellence in every aspect of school life.

We want to recruit a Principal with the vision, determination and passion to lead and develop all staff and students to be as successful as they can be at every stage of education. 

Uckfield College is a highly successful and popular 11-18 school in the heart of rural Sussex yet within commuting distance of Brighton, Eastbourne and the South Coast. Uckfield College is an excellent working environment characterised by happy, well-motivated students and innovative and enthusiastic teachers. This is a truly exciting leadership opportunity, and we warmly invite you to find out more about it.

Being Principal at Uckfield College means leading a vibrant, dedicated and skilled team, who are committed to working collaboratively to achieve real excellence for our students. We offer a wealth of staff benefits including an excellent and innovative professional learning and development programme, free Chromebook, employee assistance scheme including counselling services, and well-being initiatives such as free staff breakfasts, free sports activities and staff social events.

For further information and a full application pack, please contact: leadership.recruitment@eastsussex.gov.uk

Please note that recruitment packs for this vacancy will only be provided directly to an individual considering applying to our school for this opportunity. This school does not enter into business with Recruitment Agencies, or other commercial organisations, on behalf of their client’s seeking employment.

Please return completed application forms to leadership.recruitment@eastsussex.gov.uk by 12pm on Wednesday 1st February 2023. 

Tours available on Tuesday 24th January at 2.10pm and Wednesday 25th January at 9.10am. Interviews will be held on 21st and 22nd February. To book onto a tour, please contact Toni Fletcher t.fletcher@uckfield.college.

Uckfield College is 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 Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.