About our school:

Harlands Community Primary & Nursery School is a one-form entry primary school, with a popular nursery, situated on the outskirts of Uckfield. The school is well-regarded  within the local community with a high number of first- choices for entry at Reception and many children progressing from the nursery too.

Harlands is a very happy and welcoming school. We are ambitious for every child and take every opportunity to inspire our children in their learning. 

The School was judged by Ofsted to be 'Good' in October 2024. The report commented that pupils thrive at this school which provides them with a broad and enriching curriculum.

Why Join Us?

• You will lead a highly motivated and talented team of staff and have the satisfaction to see them develop and hone their teaching and leadership skills. 

• You will have the privilege to inspire the children at Harlands School to grow into life-long learners, filled with a passion and excitement for learning, with every child achieving their potential and becoming the best that they can be. 

• You will have the opportunity to shape practice in one of the very few primary schools with a nursery serving children from the age of 2 upwards. 

• You will be outward facing and share responsibility, alongside local headteachers and Chairs of Governors, for the strategic leadership of one of the most vibrant, active and successful school partnerships in East Sussex – the Uckfield Town Schools Alliance.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit our school, where you will receive a very warm welcome and see our unique school in action.

Visits can be arranged by contacting the School Office on 01825 764244.

To request an application pack and apply for this position 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 clients seeking employment.

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Harlands Community Primary & Nursery School 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.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.