Assistant Head (Academic) | Full-time, Permanent | Closing Date: Wednesday 18th March 2026

The Leys School; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Leys School in Cambridge invites applications for the position of Assistant Head (Academic), a full-time permanent role to begin September 2026. Working with the Deputy Head (Academic), you will lead teaching and learning initiatives, shape the academic strategy, and support staff and pupils across our co-educational boarding and day school.

The Foundation emphasises inclusive culture, safeguarding, and high professional standards; the successful candidate will join a dedicated senior

Job description

Assistant Head (Academic) | Full-time, Permanent | Closing Date: Wednesday 18th March 2026

Date Posted: 2026-09-27T00:00:00

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GB, CB1 0

Application Deadline: 2026-12-26T19:00:34.453

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly-qualified, talented and dynamic leader to join our Senior Management Team from September 2026. The successful candidate will have a passion for improving teaching and learning, and the ability to drive change. You will possess the leadership and communications skills necessary to support and motivate others, and the organisational skills to manage the breadth of work that this role encompasses. Working with the Deputy Head (Academic), you will play an integral role in shaping the future of teaching and learning in our historic and successful school.

The Leys is an inclusive and inspiring co-educational boarding and day school offering an incredible learning environment and pupil experience in Cambridge. Putting pupils at the heart of everything we do, our shared values create a strong, caring, and cohesive community. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated, successful, and welcoming team of teaching and business professionals, committed to working together to combine their skills, experience, and insights to deliver an excellent education to our pupils.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Before appointment to any role in the school, checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and workplace references will be undertaken in accordance with current statutory guidance. Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK is required. A one-year probationary period will also apply.

The Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity and celebrates the diverse voice of our community.