Assistant Headteacher

Kent Catholic School Partnership; Dover; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Dover seeks an Assistant Headteacher/Head of House for a full-time secondment starting September 2025. This role involves supporting the Headteacher and ensuring the Catholic identity of the school is upheld. Candidates will work closely with the senior leadership team to foster an environment conducive to effective learning and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Assist the Headteacher in establishing the Catholic identity of the school.
• Work with the senior leadership team to manage the school.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school, deputizing for the Headteacher as required.
• Create conditions for effective learning and continuous improvement.

Job description

Assistant Headteacher/Head of House
Full Time Secondment from September 2025

Due to promotion and as part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher/Head of House to join our school's Senior Leadership Team. This is a secondment post initially for one year, supporting the secondment of the Headteacher across the Trust, with the potential for a permanent position as the school continues to grow.

Job overview:

• Position: Assistant Headteacher/Head of House
• Salary: pay range L9 – L13
• Contract type: Full Time - Secondment
• Reporting to: Headteacher of St Edmunds Catholic School
• Application closing date: Tuesday 20th May 2025
• Interviews: Wednesday 21st May 2025
• Start Date: September 2025

Purpose:

To assist the Headteacher in establishing and sustaining the Catholic identity of the school, ensuring it is reflected in every aspect of school life. This role provides the context for the proper discharge of all duties and responsibilities. You will work as part of the senior leadership team with the Headteacher and Deputy Heads to run, lead, and manage the school, and deputise for the Headteacher as required.

To secure continuous improvement by creating, maintaining, and developing conditions within which all pupils and teachers can achieve effective learning, ensuring the school's aims are implemented.

Key Responsibilities:

You will have specific leadership areas, which will be negotiated after appointment.

How to apply:

Please submit a letter of application explaining why you are suitable for this role, addressing the key competencies outlined in the job description and person specification, to: [e-mail]