Leadership Team

David Dowling completed his Bachelor of Science (Sports Science) in 2000 at St. Mary’s University London and went on to qualify as a teacher in 2001 upon completion of his PGCE at Goldsmiths, University of London. David joined STEP in 2021 and has been the headteacher at Peacehaven Heights since September 2022. 

David has a wide range of teaching experience and school improvement across inner-city London schools where good and outstanding outcomes have been achieved. In addition to this, David has a wealth of experience teaching overseas. Working within indigenous communities in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji have enriched David’s perspective and educational philosophy. He believes that in addition to good explicit teaching, Sport and PE are also key to a child’s emotional well-being and educational outcomes. David is a UEFA B qualified football coach and can be seen on the touch-line coaching & supporting both the girls’ and boys’ teams at Peacehaven Heights Academy. He is currently completing his NPQ in Headship.