Assistant Head of Year 9 (Hailsham Academy)
Assistant Head of Year 9 (Hailsham Academy) role at East Sussex County Council. Part‑time, term‑time only (35 hours per week). Part‑time salary pro rata.
Hours of work: 35 hours per week. Working pattern: Part‑time, term‑time only. (Salary pro rata.)
Closing date: 10am Friday 02 January 2026
Start date: As soon as possible
Grade/Salary: Single Status Grade 7 point 18‑19, currently between £28,720‑£29,397 per annum, full‑time equivalent. Actual starting salary – £23,536
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hailsham Academy, Battle Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1DT
Responsibilities: Join our dynamic pastoral team as an Assistant Head of Year. Shape the lives, wellbeing, and success of our students. Build relationships, create a positive, inclusive school culture, support student development, behaviour, and academic progress.
Qualifications / Requirements: Not specified in the advert. Must demonstrate no disqualification under Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018 through a self‑declaration form as part of pre‑employment checks. All offers subject to an enhanced DBS check; where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will also be completed.
Contact for further information: Hailsham Academy, Battle Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1DT
Phone: 01323 841468
Email: Job.vacancies@hccat.net
Website: www.hailsham-academy.org
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.
All staff will be required to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
We reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.
Since September 2025 we joined MARK Education Trust, benefiting from support and shared expertise across Beacon, Uplands and Hailsham Academies.
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