Assistant Head (Teaching & Learning) in Manchester

Proudly all girls, the School offers an ambitious and supportive environment in which pupils are known as individuals and encouraged to develop confidence, curiosity and independence. Withington has a national reputation for academic excellence and a warm, values driven culture.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Head (Teaching & Learning) to join the Senior Leadership Team at an exciting stage in the School’s development. This is a senior role with responsibility for shaping the strategic direction of the school, promoting its ethos and values, and sustaining its reputation for academic excellence and innovation in teaching and learning.

The postholder will work closely with the Deputy Head Academic and colleagues across the school to lead the continued development of teaching and learning, professional growth, and evidence-informed practice. They will teach and cover lessons as appropriate, following a timetable commensurate with the responsibilities of the role.

The role is a permanent, full-time position. The school is aware that notice periods will determine start dates and can be flexible in this regard.

If you would like to apply for this post you will need to complete the application form and submit along with a covering letter to: Email: recruitment@wgs.org

Please note that only applications using the School’s application form will be considered.

Closing Date: 8am, Monday 18th May 2026

Interview Date: Monday 8th June 2026

Withington Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.

Withington Girls’ School is an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to employ the best qualified personnel and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment and employment to all individuals who meet our criteria for the role advertised. We will consider candidates without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. This list is not exhaustive, and candidates will also be considered without discrimination based on socioeconomic, marital, parental or caregiving status, or any of the previously listed characteristics or statuses.

We value the diversity of our staff and do not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination, or victimisation. We achieve this by creating and maintaining a work environment and culture where people from different backgrounds, and with varying lifestyles, interests, opinions, and responsibilities, treat each other with dignity and respect. Our working environment is such that our staff feel safe and are inspired and motivated to be their best.

Our school is dedicated to sustaining and promoting diversity with respect to recruitment, promotion, training, and general treatment during employment. We are actively seeking to extend the diversity of our staff.