Deputy Headteacher; East Academy

Hours of work: 32.5
Working pattern:
Full-time

East Sussex Academy
Tile Barn Road
St Leonard's-on-Sea
Hastings
East Sussex
TN38 9QU

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Please note, we do not accept CVs.

The award-winning London South East Academies Trust is proud to be the new provider of Alternative Provision in East Sussex.

East Sussex Academy, set across three sites, is on an exciting journey of improvement and transformation to ensure that every child and young person receives the support they need to progress and achieve their personal best. This will be accomplished by improving the quality of education while raising aspirations and expectations for staff, pupils and their families.

The Deputy Headteacher (non-teaching position) will lead the secondary provision in Hastings, supported by the Headteacher, a strong Senior Leadership Team, and the Trust's wider community of dedicated and talented professionals committed to educational excellence and innovation, including the Director of Quality Assurance and Deputy CEO.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and inspirational Senior Leadership Team strengthening and transforming Alternative Provision across the region.

A challenging yet highly rewarding role requiring strong leadership skills, experience of supporting vulnerable secondary-aged pupils, and a commitment to inspiring and empowering every young person to thrive. Success in this role depends on building trusting relationships, acting consistently in the best interests of pupils, and creating a supportive environment in which every learner can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Senior Leaders including Assistant Headteachers and Deputy Headteachers with a background in working with secondary-aged pupils in either a mainstream or specialist education setting.

If you are inspired by this opportunity and want to join a remarkable team making a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of young people and their families, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Visits and informal conversations are highly encouraged.

Please note:

As this is a critical appointment, London South Academies Trust reserve the right to interview and close this role sooner upon receipt of suitable applications.

Hours of work: 32.5
Working pattern:
Full-time

Closing date:
Monday 28 September 2026

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to  .

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.