Assistant Head of School

Simply Education Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support agency in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated Assistant Headteacher for a full-time, permanent role. The successful candidate will play a vital role in shaping the vision and ethos of the school while leading school improvement initiatives. The role also involves managing staff and assisting in budget planning to promote a caring and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in educational leadership and a passion for enhancing student outcomes within a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading or contributing to a school improvement plan.
• Qualified with NPQH or NPQSL or currently working towards it.
• Experience in managing staff teams and delivering staff development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of School in delivering a clear vision for pupil success.
• Lead and contribute to the school improvement plan.
• Manage and support staff in completing annual reviews.

Skills

School improvement leadership

Staff management

Budget management

Passion for student development

Operational leadership

Education

NPQH or NPQSL

Job description

Assistant Headteacher – Permanent, full‑time role (8:30am‑5:00pm)

We are supporting a school in finding a committed, dynamic Assistant Headteacher to join their dedicated team and help drive continued school improvement. You would be joining a small core team of specialist staff who will be supporting approximately 35 students providing a nurturing, encouraging and supportive environment, providing opportunities and encouragement to reintegrate back into a mainstream setting.

As Assistant Headteacher of the school, you will play a key leadership role in shaping the vision, ethos, and daily life of the school. Working closely with the Head of School, you will support strategic planning, lead on school improvement priorities, and contribute to the continuous development of their nurturing and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of School in delivering a clear, ambitious vision for pupil success.
• Lead and contribute to the school improvement plan, ensuring impactful and measurable progress.
• Manage and support staff in completing high‑quality annual reviews.
• Take responsibility for aspects of the school’s budget and resource planning.
• Promote a culture of safeguarding, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Act as a role model for high expectations, positive behaviour, and professional conduct.
• Support operational and pastoral duties as part of the school’s senior leadership team.

The school are seeking somebody who is either working towards or have the following:

• Experienced in leading or contributing significantly to a school improvement plan.
• Qualified with, or currently working towards, NPQH or NPQSL.
• Experienced in managing staff teams, including delivering staff development and overseeing annual reviews.
• Confident with budget management and operational leadership.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for pupils who benefit from a supportive, nurturing environment.
• Able to inspire trust, respect, and high aspirations across the school community.

If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in making a real difference for young people who deserve the very best opportunities.