Assistant Head Teacher

Harton Search Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a committed and dynamic Assistant Headteacher to join their leadership team during a key phase of growth and improvement. The role blends strategic leadership and teaching, focusing on enhancing the Quality of Education and whole-school development while ensuring inclusion and high standards.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of curriculum and pedagogy.
• Ability to promote a culture of high standards and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support Headteacher in leading vision and improvement priorities.
• Teach 50% of timetable and deliver high-quality lessons.
• Oversee behaviour, wellbeing, and inclusion across the school.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

School Improvement

Inclusion

Communication

Team Building

Job description

Role Title: Assistant Headteacher

Salary: Leadership Scale 5-9 (£52,073 - £57,482 per annum, DOE)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2025

Reporting to: Headteacher

About the Role:

We are seeking a committed and dynamic Assistant Headteacher to join our leadership team during a key phase of growth and improvement. This role offers a blend of strategic leadership and teaching (50% timetable) with a focus on Quality of Education, Teaching & Learning, and whole-school development. You will deputise for the Headteacher alongside the Deputy Head when required.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & School Improvement

• Support the Headteacher in leading the school's vision and improvement priorities.
• Lead specific areas of self-evaluation and school development.
• Inspire staff and pupils, model school values, and support performance management.
• Promote a culture of high standards, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Support staff recruitment, induction, and retention.

Teaching & Learning

• Teach 50% of the timetable, delivering high-quality lessons.
• Model best practice and support staff through coaching and mentoring.
• Use assessment to drive progress and inform planning.
• Lead on curriculum development and continuous improvement in teaching practice.

Operational Leadership

• Lead key operational areas (e.g., curriculum, behaviour, timetabling).
• Contribute to quality assurance and staff CPD planning.
• Support timetabling, rotas, and school organisation.

Pastoral Leadership & Inclusion

• Oversee behaviour, wellbeing, and inclusion across the school.
• Support safeguarding and work closely with DSLs.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, families, and professionals.
• Ensure provision meets diverse learner needs, including SEND, EAL, and SEMH.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Foster strong partnerships with families, governors, and the wider community.
• Represent the school in external meetings and prepare stakeholder reports.
• Contribute to school events and assemblies.

We're looking for a proven leader and teacher who:

• Can drive change and lead school improvement.
• Is resilient, proactive, and solution-focused.
• Understands school evaluation, curriculum, and pedagogy.
• Builds trust and motivates others.
• Communicates with clarity and empathy.
• Is passionate about inclusion and improving young lives.
• Experience in a special school is welcome but not required-attitude and growth mindset matter most.

For more information or to express your interest, please contact us at: Education@

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