Head of School

1 day ago


St LeonardsonSea, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time

Hours of work: 32.5 Hours
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Monday 6 October 2025

Torfield and Saxon Mount School Academy Trust
St Leonards on Sea
TN38 8HH

Phone: 01424 426303

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This is a hugely exciting opportunity for an ambitious school leader to shape the future development of our outstanding secondary aged SEN academy. Saxon Mount School meets the needs of children with Autism, Moderate and Severe learning difficulties, Speech, Language and Communication difficulties, SEMH and other associated or complex Learning Difficulties.

Saxon Mount School, along with Torfield School, is part of the Torfield and Saxon Mount Academy Trust. Torfield School is a primary aged special school. The Academy Trustees and Executive Head / CEO wish to appoint an innovative senior leader who has a proven track record of successfully driving whole school improvement.

Applications from experienced and successful mainstream or
special school senior leaders are welcomed

We are looking to appoint an exceptionally talented and dynamic individual, who will secure continued improvement, is ambitious for our pupils and who, with the support of the Executive Head / CEO, can effectively lead a dedicated team of professionals to build upon existing strengths and further develop outstanding provision within the school and across the Trust, including schools with whom we work in close partnership. Saxon Mount is a fantastic place to work and has been successful in securing improved outcomes for its pupils (who are a joy to work with) in recent years.

Additional Information

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.


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