Assistant Headteacher (Secondary)

Assistant Headteacher (Secondary)

Assistant Headteacher (Secondary)
Permanent | Full-time
Start Date: April 2026
Salary: Leadership Fringe Scale L8–L12

We are seeking to appoint a committed, forward-thinking Assistant Headteacher (Secondary) to join our leadership team from April 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about high-quality education, collaborative working and driving whole-school improvement within a Good Ofsted-rated secondary school.

The successful Assistant Headteacher (Secondary) will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the school, ensuring excellent teaching and learning, and supporting staff and students to achieve their full potential. Prior experience within a leadership or middle leadership role in a secondary school is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Development
As Assistant Headteacher (Secondary), you will support the Headteacher and senior leaders in developing, articulating and delivering the school’s strategic vision. You will model the school’s values, contribute to self-evaluation and improvement planning, and support the effective implementation of change.

Teaching, Learning and Students
The Assistant Headteacher (Secondary) will champion high standards of teaching and learning, ensuring that the curriculum meets the needs of all students. You will promote inclusive and aspirational practice, maintain robust systems for assessment and progress tracking, and support strong behaviour, pastoral care and student welfare systems.

Leading and Managing Staff
In your role as Assistant Headteacher (Secondary), you will lead, motivate and develop staff, fostering a culture of high expectations and professional growth. You will support performance management processes, contribute to staff development and promote positive working relationships across the school.

Efficient and Effective Use of Staff and Resources
The Assistant Headteacher (Secondary) will ensure the effective deployment of staff and resources to maximise impact on student outcomes. You will support operational efficiency while maintaining a strong focus on quality, sustainability and value for money.

Accountability
You will hold responsibility for key areas of school performance, using data and evaluation to drive improvement. The Assistant Headteacher (Secondary) will contribute to accountability processes at school and Trust level, ensuring high standards are maintained and continuously improved.

What the School Can Offer You

• The opportunity to be part of a popular and growing school with an excellent reputation in the local community
• New teaching facilities and a highly professional working environment
• A truly collaborative and supportive culture
• A highly aspirational school, with students and staff equally committed to success
• Outstanding career development opportunities, including progression across the Multi Academy Trust

This role would suit an ambitious and reflective leader who is ready to make a significant contribution to a thriving secondary school and to take the next step in their leadership journey.

To apply for this Assistant Headteacher (Secondary), please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Assistant Headteacher (Secondary) 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 Assistant Headteacher (Secondary) role. As a Assistant Headteacher (Secondary), you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Assistant Headteacher (Secondary) candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.  This Assistant Headteacher (Secondary) post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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

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