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
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