Assistant Head Teacher

REESON Education; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a strategic and decisive Assistant Head Teacher. The role involves supporting the Headteacher in driving academic and behavioural standards, providing staff guidance, and ensuring operational oversight. Candidates should have proven leadership experience, a strong presence, and the ability to act decisively in fast-paced environments. A competitive daily rate is offered along with full-time and part-time options for this dynamic position.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate of £250-£300

Access to leadership training and professional development

Stable working environment

Opportunity to influence whole-school performance

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in driving high standards and implementing policies.
• Apply firm, consistent behaviour systems to ensure discipline and focus.
• Provide clear guidance and strong role modelling for staff.
• Ensure smooth daily operations and efficient timetabling.
• Analyse performance data and enforce improvement plans.

Skills

Leadership experience

Behaviour management

Problem-solving skills

Confident decision-making

Education

Enhanced DBS

Experience in SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision

Job description

Are you a strategic and decisive Assistant Head Teacher who brings strong leadership, firm direction, and a results-driven approach to school improvement?

We are recruiting a dependable and authoritative Assistant Head Teacher for a specialist provision in Barnsley (S75), ideal for a leader who thrives in high-expectation, fast-paced environments.

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'll support senior leadership with decisive action, clear communication, and structured operational oversight.

Key Responsibilities as Assistant Head Teacher:

• 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, you will need:

• 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.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through us.

Benefits as an Assistant Head Teacher:

• 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.

For more information or to apply for the Assistant Head Teacher role, please contact our consultant Mitch Stringer at.

We look forward to welcoming a strong and capable Assistant Head Teacher to the team.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%