Assistant Head Teacher in Stevenage

Reporting to the Headteacher, the successful candidate will share a portfolio of strategic duties, including promoting a whole-school approach to a positive learning environment, reinforcing high expectations for work and behaviour, maintaining effective standards of teaching, learning and assessment, contributing to the School Development Plan, delivering lessons across the age range as part of the teaching staff, and being a member of the senior leadership team and a deputy DSL. The post holder will undertake responsibilities appropriate to the level of the role, with details agreed after appointment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Strategic Oversight: Play a central role in formulating, reviewing, and delivering the School Development Plan (SDP), translating high-level aims into actionable policies that impact every classroom. Identify and dismantle barriers to school effectiveness, developing evidence-based strategies that are realistic, timely, and suited to the context of our school. Lead whole-school change initiatives with determination, ensuring new routines and policies are embedded consistently by all staff. Support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteachers in reporting to the Governing Body and the Trust, providing transparent data on school performance.
• Management: Line manage heads of department to ensure high standards of teaching, learning and achievement in each subject area. Line manage a head of year to ensure implementation of the Pastoral System. Support subject leaders with analysing data to inform their curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation. Undertake professional reviews and promote CPD opportunities with teaching and support staff for which you have line management responsibility. Promote staff wellbeing and a positive, reflective professional culture. Contribute to the staff training and development programme including Inset days.
• Professional Standards and School Operations: Maintain the highest standards of classroom practice as an 'Excellent Teacher', adhering to DfE Teachers’ Standards and acting as a pedagogical role model. Actively develop and enhance the teaching practice of others, taking accountability for leading and managing specific curriculum areas. Maintain an expert-level understanding of the Ofsted framework, leading staff training and communications to ensure the school is always inspection-ready. Maintain a high-profile presence around the Academy; managing duties, the on-call system, and providing a reliable point of escalation for staff. Drive, lead, and manage aspects of whole-school change, school improvement and effective implementation. Manage budgets and work with the CFO and SBM to ensure maximum value.

We are looking for an outstanding practitioner who:

• Can demonstrate the impact they have had in delivering outstanding student outcomes to a range of abilities.
• Has evidence of post-graduate study or professional leadership qualifications (e.g., NPQSL, NPQH) that has directly influenced school-wide practice.
• Can provide examples of strategic leadership in a whole-school context that has brought about an improvement in student outcomes.
• Is committed to an inclusive, comprehensive education where all children are expected to make progress beyond the expectations of them.
• Is a leader who embodies our core values of courage, determination and empathy.
• Has excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Is a visible leader who is comfortable being a high-profile presence around the Academy, serving as a point of escalation and a role model for professional standards.
• Can connect in a positive way with students across all key stages and their parents.
• Has an excellent attendance and punctuality record.
• Understands the importance of teamwork and is a committed team player both within and across schools.
• Is excited by change and is able to turn innovative thinking into practical, successful leadership.
• Is highly organised with the ability to balance a teaching timetable, strategic leadership responsibilities, and personal well-being.

The Hart Schools Trust, home to Thomas Alleyne Academy and Roebuck Academy, is embarking on a vibrant new chapter by merging with the Chiltern Learning Trust (CLT) in April 2026. This transition builds upon years of successful collaboration between our staff and CLT leadership. As part of an 18-school network, our community will benefit from expanded professional development and shared expertise. Furthermore, we are proud that the Hertfordshire Chiltern Training Group has been centred at Thomas Alleyne Academy since 2025, cementing our role as a hub for educational excellence.

More information on Chiltern Learning Trust and their staff benefits is available here: Chiltern Learning Trust - My New Term.

The Thomas Alleyne Academy: a growing secondary school, with sixth form, in Stevenage. The school was graded 'Good' with 'Outstanding' leadership and management at its last Ofsted inspection in 2024.

Roebuck Academy: a growing primary and nursery school in Stevenage. The school was graded 'Good' at its last Ofsted inspection in 2021.

If you are keen to make a difference and enjoy working as part of a supportive, dedicated and happy team please come and meet us - visits are warmly welcomed and recommended.