Assistant Head Of School

Simply Education Ltd; Kettering; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in Kettering seeks a committed Assistant Headteacher to shape the vision and ethos of the school. You will support school improvement, manage staff, and promote a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate has experience leading improvement plans and possesses an NPQH or NPQSL qualification. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' outcomes.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Experience in leading a school improvement plan

Managing staff teams

Budget management

Operational leadership

Inspiring trust and respect

Commitment to pupil wellbeing

Education

NPQH or NPQSL qualification

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 will join a small core team of specialist staff who support approximately 35 students, providing a nurturing, encouraging and supportive environment that offers opportunities for reintegration into mainstream settings.

As Assistant Headteacher 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 a 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.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading or contributing significantly to a school improvement plan.
• Qualified with or currently working towards NPQH or NPQSL.
• Experience in managing staff teams, including delivering staff development and overseeing annual reviews.
• Confidence with budget management and operational leadership.
• Passion for improving outcomes for pupils who benefit from a supportive, nurturing environment.
• Ability 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.