Assistant Headteacher

Secondary Assistant Headteacher 

Role: Secondary Assistant Headteacher

Contract Type: Full-time

Contract Term: Permanent

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Salary: Leadership Scale L9 – L13 Fringe

Location: Hertfordshire 

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional and experienced Science Leader to join our team as an Assistant Headteacher. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a proven track record of raising achievement and driving excellence in teaching and learning.

As our Assistant Headteacher, you will not only deliver outstanding lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, but also play a pivotal role in shaping the teaching practice of others. You will inspire colleagues, lead innovation, and support the development of high-quality teaching across the department and beyond striking the right balance between challenge and support while holding others to account for improvement.

Key Responsibilities

·       Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that challenge and motivate students across Key Stages 3–5

·       Design and implement a well-structured, stimulating curriculum aligned with national standards

·       Lead and support the development of teaching practice across all departments, introducing innovative approaches to curriculum design, assessment, and pedagogy

·       Mentor and coach colleagues at all career stages, sharing best practice and fostering a culture of continuous improvement—providing both challenge and support to drive professional growth

·       Monitor and analyse student progress, implementing strategies to maximise attainment and progress in Science at KS3, KS4 & KS5

·       Contribute strategically to whole-school priorities as part of the Teaching & Learning team

·       Inspire a love of Science in all students through creative and impactful teaching.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

·       Hold QTS and a good honours degree in Science or a related subject

·       Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and evidence of excellent student outcomes

·       Have experience in coaching and developing colleagues, inspiring and motivating them to improve their practice while maintaining accountability

·       Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and ensuring every student reaches their full potential

·       Lead by example, inspiring both staff and students through passion and professionalism.

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

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

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Assistant Headteacher