Headteacher

Sussex Learning Trust, Haywards Heath, RH17 5DP

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 (or asap after)

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 94,349 - £136,184 per annum

Headteacher job summary

HEADTEACHER

 Pay scale: SLT Leadership Scale L24 - L39 £94,349 - £136,184 per annum

Deadline: 3pm Monday 28th September 2026

Start date: January 2027 (or asap after)

We are delighted to have welcomed The Burgess Hill Academy to Sussex Learning Trust’s family of schools this September. In recent years progress has been made in improving the standards of the academy and outcomes for the pupils. All agree there is much more to do to ensure the academy, and its pupils, achieve their full potential. 

 

We are therefore seeking a Headteacher with drive and determination to lead our academy, at pace, on its’ continuous improvement journey. We are looking for someone with recent successful leadership experience, a proven track record of leading school improvement, demonstrable impact in raising achievement and the ability to successfully support and manage a dedicated staff team. You will be supported by an experienced Executive Principal (0.2fte) of a neighbouring academy who will lead, and work alongside you to facilitate a rapid and sustainable transformation. You will also have access to willing and dedicated Trust leaders and a network of supportive Headteacher colleagues.

We have created a dedicated microsite with further information and links to help you decide whether you have the skill set to be The Burgess Hill Academy’s new Headteacher. We also warmly encourage you to visit the school in person – details of how to book are available on the microsite. 

We look forward to hearing from you.

Interviews will be held on Friday 9th and Monday 12th October 2026

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Sussex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to the equality of opportunity, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed along with other relevant employment checks.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Sussex Learning Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Sussex Learning Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sussex-learning-trust

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