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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