Assistant Head Teacher

Reeson Education; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Head Teacher to strengthen school systems and drive academic standards. You will provide leadership and support to staff, ensuring effective behaviour management and operational oversight. The role offers a competitive daily rate of £250-£300 depending on experience, along with opportunities for professional development in a stable and organized environment. Strong safeguarding awareness is essential.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Access to leadership training

Well-organized working environment

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in structured educational settings.
• Ability to drive standards and manage behaviour systems.
• Strong presence with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in driving academic standards.
• Implement behaviour systems to ensure discipline.
• Provide guidance and feedback for staff development.
• Ensure operational oversight for daily school activities.
• Analyse performance data and enforce improvement plans.

Skills

Proven leadership experience

Strong decision-making

Behaviour management

Problem-solving skills

Job description

About the Role

As an Assistant Head Teacher, you will strengthen whole-school systems, drive academic and behavioural standards, and maintain consistent routines that keep staff and pupils focused and accountable. You will support senior leadership with decisive action, clear communication, and structured operational oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Direction – Support the Headteacher in driving high standards, implementing policies, and maintaining strong routines.
• Behaviour & Culture – Apply firm, consistent behaviour systems to ensure discipline, focus, and a productive school atmosphere.
• Staff Development – Provide clear guidance, direct feedback, and strong role modelling for teaching and support staff.
• Operational Oversight – Ensure smooth daily operations, efficient timetabling, and adherence to whole-school expectations.
• Strategic Impact – Analyse performance data and help enforce improvement plans with precision and authority.

To Succeed as an Assistant Head Teacher

• Proven leadership experience in SEN, SEMH, alternative provision, or structured educational settings.
• A strong, controlled presence with confident decision-making and direct communication.
• The ability to drive standards, manage behaviour systems, and lead teams with authority and clarity.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to act quickly under pressure.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through us.

Benefits

• Competitive daily rate of £250‑£300 depending on experience.
• Full‑time and part‑time roles available.
• Access to leadership training and professional development.
• A stable, well‑organised working environment.
• A direct opportunity to influence whole‑school performance and culture.

Please note: This role requires strong safeguarding awareness, and all applicants must meet full safer‑recruitment standards, including holding an enhanced DBS or being willing to obtain one.

Equal Opportunities Employer – We are an Equal Opportunities employer and are committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.