Assistant Head Teacher

Assistant Head Teacher

Full-Time No home office possible
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Job Description

Role Title: Assistant Headteacher

Salary: Leadership Scale 5–9 (£52,073 – £57,482 per annum, DOE)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2025

Reporting to: Headteacher

About the Role:

We are seeking a committed and dynamic Assistant Headteacher to join our leadership team during a key phase of growth and improvement. This role offers a blend of strategic leadership and teaching (50% timetable) with a focus on Quality of Education, Teaching & Learning, and whole-school development. You will deputise for the Headteacher alongside the Deputy Head when required.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & School Improvement

  • Support the Headteacher in leading the school’s vision and improvement priorities.
  • Lead specific areas of self-evaluation and school development.
  • Inspire staff and pupils, model school values, and support performance management.
  • Promote a culture of high standards, inclusion, and wellbeing.
  • Support staff recruitment, induction, and retention.

Teaching & Learning

  • Teach 50% of the timetable, delivering high-quality lessons.
  • Model best practice and support staff through coaching and mentoring.
  • Use assessment to drive progress and inform planning.
  • Lead on curriculum development and continuous improvement in teaching practice.

Operational Leadership

  • Lead key operational areas (e.g., curriculum, behaviour, timetabling).
  • Contribute to quality assurance and staff CPD planning.
  • Support timetabling, rotas, and school organisation.

Pastoral Leadership & Inclusion

  • Oversee behaviour, wellbeing, and inclusion across the school.
  • Support safeguarding and work closely with DSLs.
  • Build positive relationships with students, staff, families, and professionals.
  • Ensure provision meets diverse learner needs, including SEND, EAL, and SEMH.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Foster strong partnerships with families, governors, and the wider community.
  • Represent the school in external meetings and prepare stakeholder reports.
  • Contribute to school events and assemblies.

We’re looking for a proven leader and teacher who:

  • Can drive change and lead school improvement.
  • Is resilient, proactive, and solution-focused.
  • Understands school evaluation, curriculum, and pedagogy.
  • Builds trust and motivates others.
  • Communicates with clarity and empathy.
  • Is passionate about inclusion and improving young lives.
  • Experience in a special school is welcome but not required—attitude and growth mindset matter most.

For more information or to express your interest, please contact us at: Education@hartonsearch.com

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Contact Detail:

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