Secondary Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning)

Secondary Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning)

Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning)
Permanent | Full-time
Leadership Fringe Scale: Points 8–12
Employed by the School
Start date: April 2026

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning) who thrives in a highly collaborative, friendly and positive environment, and who has a genuine passion for learning and teaching. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader who would relish developing innovative teaching ideas, shaping curriculum and pedagogy, and making a tangible difference to students’ outcomes and experiences.

About Us

We are a smaller than average secondary school, and this is one of our greatest strengths. It allows us to create a learning environment where every student is known, valued and supported. Strong relationships sit at the heart of our school community, reflected in the pride our staff and students take in their school and the positive culture felt from the moment you walk through our doors.

We believe in high expectations of ourselves, our students and one another. We are proud of our outcomes at GCSE and in vocational qualifications, and we also recognise that a truly great education goes beyond examination results. Our Ofsted judgement of GOOD (May 2022) provides a strong platform as we continue to refine and improve our provision.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the energy to inspire, motivate and challenge students
• Have a clear passion for teaching and learning and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude with colleagues and students
• Believe wholeheartedly in the right of every student to fulfil their potential
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be a genuine team player

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Development

• Support the Principal and Vice Principals in shaping and communicating a clear strategic vision for the Academy
• Motivate and empower staff to deliver this vision
• Model and promote the values and ethos of the Academy
• Contribute to the effective leadership and management of the Academy, including the successful implementation of change
• Work collaboratively with the Principal, Vice Principals, Governors, Sponsor and external partners

Teaching, Learning and Students

• Ensure the curriculum meets the needs of all learners, including those with low prior attainment and the more able
• Develop innovative and inclusive approaches to teaching and learning
• Promote high standards of behaviour and student support to create a harmonious learning environment
• Involve students as partners in learning and decision-making
• Support effective pastoral care, student welfare and anti-bullying procedures
• Maintain robust systems for assessment, tracking, recording and reporting progress
• Monitor and evaluate curriculum quality and value for money

Leading and Managing Staff

• Lead, motivate and inspire staff at all levels
• Maximise staff contribution to raising standards and improving outcomes
• Ensure effective deployment, performance management and professional development of staff
• Build and sustain positive working relationships across the Academy
• Promote an ethos of high achievement, ambition and collective responsibility

What We Offer

• A supportive, welcoming and values-driven school community
• The opportunity to shape teaching and learning at a whole-school level
• Highly collaborative working with committed and passionate colleagues
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities

If you are an enthusiastic, forward-thinking leader who is committed to excellence in teaching and learning and wants to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit school community, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To apply for this Secondary Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning), please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Secondary Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning) role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment for this Secondary Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning) role. As a Secondary Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning), you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Secondary Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning) candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.  This Secondary Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning) post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Secondary Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning) opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the Secondary Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning) role within 48 hours.

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