📍 Lewes / Hailsham, East Sussex
🕒 Full-time | Temp to Perm | Start ASAP
We’re looking for a dynamic, passionate and forward-thinking Assistant Headteacher to join the leadership team at our specialist school in the Lewes/Hailsham area.
If you’re ready to make a real impact — to lead talented staff, inspire amazing pupils and help shape a school that truly transforms lives — this is your next step.
Lead your own department, driving innovation, high standards and exceptional outcomes.
Support the Headteacher and Deputy in delivering a clear, ambitious vision for the whole school.
Motivate and develop staff so everyone feels valued, supported and able to do their best work.
Ensure inclusion, safeguarding and pupil well-being are at the heart of everything we do.
Step up as a senior leader, helping shape the school’s future every day.
QTS and strong classroom experience.
Proven leadership skills — you’ve made a difference before and are ready to do it again.
Energy, empathy and the confidence to inspire others.
A genuine belief in inclusive education and improving outcomes for all learners, especially those with additional needs.
✅ A supportive, close-knit team that celebrates success and has your back.
✅ Real opportunities for leadership growth and professional development.
✅ A positive, inclusive culture where your ideas are heard and your work changes lives.
✅ The reward of knowing you’re making a lasting difference every single day.
Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?
We’d love to meet you. Apply now or contact us for an informal chat or school visit.
🟩 Enhanced DBS required (Update Service preferred)
📅 Start date: ASAP – Don’t wait, applications will be reviewed as they arrive!
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Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the expectation of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our job is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers.
The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks including obtaining a DBS, if they do not hold a valid certificate that is on the update service.
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