Assistant Headteacher (Literacy and Primary transition) in Basingstoke

Assistant Headteacher (Literacy and Primary transition)

Benefits: Workplace pension through LGPS; occupational sick pay; recognition policies; ongoing training, learning and development opportunities; well‑being support; family friendly policies; on‑site parking

We are seeking an Assistant Headteacher to join our team at Everest Community Academy, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About Everest Community Academy

Everest Community Academy is a thriving secondary school at the heart of its local community, proudly serving families across Basingstoke and the surrounding area.

At Everest, our core values aspire, enrich, belong, shape everything we do. We are unapologetically ambitious for our students and committed to delivering the highest standards of education. Our goal is to be the school of choice for local families, recognised for our inclusive ethos, strong academic outcomes, and unwavering belief in the potential of every child.

Our curriculum is broad, balanced, and designed to spark curiosity, raise aspirations, and foster a lifelong love of learning. We are equally focused on supporting students’ social and emotional development, equipping them with the skills and confidence they need to thrive in an ever‑changing world.

Details

Position: Assistant Headteacher (Literacy and Primary transition)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Start Date: ASAP

• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well‑being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work‑life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on‑site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that the vision and strategic direction of the school focuses on a holistic approach to learning which is broader than examination results and targets and recognises the importance of developing responsible citizens and an effective workforce
• Supporting and maintaining the ethos, vision and aims of the school and Bourne Education Trust
• Creating a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment in which pupils, staff and visitors feel comfortable and which is conducive to learning

Requirements include:

• An awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to leadership
• Minimum 2 Years of Leadership experience
• Ability to evidence previous experience of achieving a strong, positive impact in a senior management role

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click \’Apply\’ to be redirected to our careers site. From there, you can access our applicant information pack and complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 4th February 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don\’t hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Reasonable adjustments to the shortlisting process:

Bourne Education Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and no applicant will be disadvantaged due to a disability. All candidates who are disabled, as defined by the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the minimum essential requirements will be offered an interview.

Do you consider yourself to have a disability, as defined by the Equality Act 2010?