Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher focuses on ·deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that challenge and motivate students across key stages 3–5.

What the role involves

• ·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.
• 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.
• Support to drive professional growth.
• Analyse student progress, implementing strategies to maximise attainment and progress in Science at KS3, KS4 & KS5.

Confirmed role details

• Lead Practitioner 9 - 13 (Salary) £62,326 - £68,634 Secondary Assistant Headteacher.
• Start Date: 1st September 2026.
• Leadership Scale L9 – L13 Fringe.

Candidate fit

• ·Hold QTS and a good honours degree in Science or a related subject.
• ·Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and evidenc.

Additional role context

• 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.
• Support the development of high-quality teaching across the department and beyond striking the right balance between challenge.
• Support while holding others to account for improvement.

Known job details

• Pay: £62,326 - £68,634