Headteacher – Job Vacancy
Key dates:
Closing date for applications: 8:00am 6th February 2026
Pre-booked visits at school: until 12th February 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be notified on: 12th February 2026
Interviews: 24th – 25th February 2026
Start date: September 2026
Salary range: dependent on skills and experience
Application form: https://form.jotform.com/230384617821355
The Governors of Our Lady of Sion School seek to appoint a suitable candidate to fulfil the role of Headteacher. We are looking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational leader to build on the school’s successes and to progress Our Lady of Sion School into its next phase of growth and development whilst understanding, valuing and developing the school’s ethos and vision.
Our Lady of Sion School is an independent coeducational day school, with approximately 300pupils, aged 3-18 years, situated in Worthing, West Sussex. The school has a good academic record alongside a strong reputation for excellent pastoral care.
The Governors believe that this is an exciting opportunity for someone who will bring their own vision and aspirations to Our Lady of Sion School. What can be achieved in the future, whilst valuing its heritage and upholding its core ethos and vision?
The Headteacher will be able to demonstrate a strategic approach to policy and planning, management skills and business insight. They should bring experience of successful leadership in education to lead an experienced and committed Senior Leadership Team and Staff, and to command respect from the whole school community.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Governors and the Senior Leadership Team to prioritise the key strategic areas for the development of the School into the future and will provide clear and inspirational leadership to all, to ensure that the School’s strategic objectives are achieved.
The applicant pack and further information can be downloaded from the school’s website https://www.sionschool.org.uk/
We can offer you:
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic students, supported by a hardworking, highly skilled and knowledgeable staff team
- A cohesive school community with strong relationships between students and staff
- Commitment to and opportunity for your continuing professional development
- A supportive and dedicated Governing Board
- An exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the school’s future development
- A competitive remuneration package that includes membership of a defined contribution pension scheme.
- We believe we have a unique school that delivers excellent education supported by a committed whole school team of teachers, support staff, leaders and trustees. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right individual to add to the success story at Our Lady of Sion School. Our aim is to build on existing traditions of excellence and deliver a first-class educational experience for all.
If you would like to discuss the role prior to application, please contact Human Resources via recruitment@sionschool.org.uk.
If you believe you have what it takes to lead Our Lady of Sion School forward on the next phase of our journey, then we look forward to hearing from you.
How to apply
To apply for this position, please submit your application form following this link https://form.jotform.com/230384617821355 and submit a supporting letter of application that provides evidence of your impact and how you would meet the requirements within the person specification. Your supporting letter should be no longer than two sides of A4. This should be submitted to Mr Gary Rawlinson, Chair of Governors at recruitment@sionschool.org.uk by 8:00am on Thursday 5 th February 2026.
Our Lady of Sion School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant pre-employment checks https://www.sionschool.org.uk/about-us/school-policies/ The School will process personal information in accordance with its Privacy Notice.
Your job application will be assessed on merit and you will receive equal treatment regardless of your sex, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage or civil partnership, religion or belief.
A minimum of three references will be required which should be professional references from your current and previous Head or Chair of Governors. All references for shortlisted candidates will be taken up prior to interview.
We reserve the right to engage with applicants ahead of this deadline so early applications are encouraged.