About this role
Hours of work: 32.5
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: Monday 02 February 2026
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Torfield School
Croft Road
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 3JT
Phone: 01424 428228
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.torfield-saxonmount.com
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to help shape the future development of our Outstanding primary SEN academy. Torfield meets the needs of children with Moderate and occasionally Severe Learning Difficulties. A high percentage of children are autistic and a large number have speech, language and communication difficulties. A significant number of our children have other complex difficulties that impact upon their learning.
Torfield is federated with Saxon Mount, a secondary SEN academy in nearby St Leonards. We aim to appoint an innovative senior leader who has a track record of successfully driving whole school improvement.
Applications from outstanding mainstream or special school senior or middle leaders will be especially welcomed.
The successful candidate will be an exceptionally talented and dynamic individual, who can secure improvement, is aspirational for our pupils and who, with the support of the Executive Headteacher and Headteacher, can effectively lead a dedicated team of professionals to build upon existing strengths and develop outstanding provision within the academy. We can offer a highly positive and well-resourced teaching and learning environment, a talented, ambitious and collegiate staff team and pupils who are an absolute pleasure and privilege to work with.
Visits to the school are recommended. If you would like an application pack or an informal discussion with the Headteacher, John Anderson, or you would like to arrange a visit, please contact the Torfield School Secretary on 01424 428228 or at [email protected].
Closing date for applications is NOON on 2nd February. Interviews will be held on Friday 6th February. We do not accept CVs by way of application. An online check will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.
An online check will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.
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What you'll do
- The Assistant Headteacher will lead a dedicated team to drive school improvement and develop outstanding provision within the academy. They will work closely with the Executive Headteacher and Headteacher to shape the future development of the school.
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