Headteacher

Headteacher

East Sussex Academy - London South East Academies Trust

September 2024

Eastbourne / Hastings – East Sussex

Closing Date: 9am Monday, 6th May 2024

Interview Date: Thursday, 9th May 2024 / Friday 10th May 2024

London South East Academies Trust is proud to be the new provider of Alternative Provision in East Sussex. East Sussex Academy joins the Trust on an exciting journey of systemic improvement and transformation.

The Trust is looking for a passionate, talented and ambitious Headteacher keen to take on a challenge leading East Sussex Academy on its journey of rapid improvement. This is a unique opportunity to effect real change and to be involved with a whole system transformation.

London South East Academies Trust is undertaking a significant challenge to improve and strengthen the Alternative Provision system across the whole region. To do this they are are building a new ambitious and aspirational team to lead the school.

The Headteacher will play a central role in this transformation, driving change and improvement by inspiring and supporting their team. The Trust encourage innovation and different ways of doing things. They are research and evidence based, keen to draw on new pedagogies and cutting-edge technology to ensure they deliver the very best teaching and learning for their pupils.

The successfully appointed Headteacher will be supported by the Trust's wider community of dedicated, talented professionals committed to educational excellence and innovation, including our Director of School Improvement and Deputy CEO.

The new Headteacher will be ambitious, with a deep aspiration to drive and sustain improvement. They must be able to thrive under pressure, be solutions-focused and share the Trust vision to improve lives through the power of learning.

The role welcomes experienced Headteachers and Deputy Headteachers ready to progress from either a mainstream (primary or secondary) or specialist education background.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a challenge that will truly and positively impact the lives of young people and their families. London South East Academies Trust look forward to East Sussex Academy being another of their success stories.

Conversations regarding this position are encouraged and meetings are very much welcomed. For full information and to arrange your conversation/meeting please contact the Trust's Recruitment Partner, Charlotte Cuthbert at Cuthbert Colvill on