Assistant Head Teacher

Assistant Head Teacher – Secondary School
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £69,332 – £76,481 (Leadership Scale)
Eligibility: Must hold British QTS and have previous leadership experience
Please note: This role cannot support visa sponsorship

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Assistant Head Teacher to join our thriving secondary school community in Watford, Hertfordshire. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced school leader ready to take the next step as an Assistant Head Teacher, playing a key role in driving whole-school improvement.

The successful Assistant Head Teacher will work closely with the Head Teacher and senior leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making, strengthening teaching and learning, and promoting high standards across the school.

Key Responsibilities

As Assistant Head Teacher, you will:

·       Contribute to the strategic leadership and long-term development of the school

·       Lead on whole-school priorities, as agreed with the Head Teacher, in your role as Assistant Head Teacher

·       Support, monitor, and quality assure teaching and learning across departments

·       Line manage key middle leaders and support ongoing professional development

·       Foster an inclusive and aspirational school culture that supports student progress and wellbeing

·       Represent the school externally, building strong relationships with parents, governors, and external stakeholders as part of the Assistant Head Teacher leadership remit

Person Specification

The successful Assistant Head Teacher will:

·       Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) awarded in the UK

·       Have proven leadership experience within a secondary school setting

·       Demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills

·       Show a strong commitment to raising outcomes and maintaining exceptional standards

·       Inspire and motivate staff and students through clear, visible, and effective leadership as an Assistant Head Teacher

Please submit your CV to Alison at Clarus Education. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by their personal consultant within 24 hours. For further details on how we handle your data, please refer to the ‘Privacy Notice’ on our website under the ‘About’ section.

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

Apply for this Assistant Head Teacher opportunity by sending your CV to Alison at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Assistant Head Teacher within 24 hours.

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