Assistant Headteacher
St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0NX17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
23 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
6 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Pay Range 4-10 £57,699 - £66,956
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils.
- Has successful leadership experience within a primary school and is able to contribute strategically to academy improvement.
- Has a strong understanding of EYFS, KS1, Early Reading and Phonics and a proven track record of improving outcomes.
- Can lead, motivate and inspire colleagues through effective coaching, mentoring and professional development.
- Uses assessment and progress data effectively to evaluate impact and drive improvement.
- Models respect, integrity and kindness in all relationships.
- Promotes a culture where children feel safe, valued and supported to achieve their full potential.
- Inspires determination, resilience and ambition in both pupils and staff.
- Is committed to upholding and promoting our Christian vision and values.
- Builds strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors, the church and wider community.
- Has an unwavering commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
What the school offers its staff
- The opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a thriving Church of England academy.
- A supportive and experienced Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body committed to excellence for all.
- Extensive professional development opportunities through our academy, hub network and Diocese of Chichester Academies Trust.
- A vibrant learning environment that includes Forest School provision, sports hall, sensory garden, allotment and extensive grounds.
- Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and are proud of their school.
- A welcoming, dedicated and supportive staff team.
- A purposeful staff suite designed to support wellbeing.
- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust and contribute to wider school improvement initiatives.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 400 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- mdavey@stlens.org
- Phone number
- 01424 422950
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Arranging a visit to St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mdavey@stlens.org.
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