Assistant Headteacher

The Hayling College; North Hayling; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hayling College is seeking an inspirational Assistant Headteacher to drive school improvement and uphold our values of a Happy, Healthy and High Performing community.

You will lead with vision, ensure high expectations for all students, safeguard and support wellbeing, and translate priorities into action with stakeholders.

The exact responsibilities will be discussed with the successful candidate to build on their strengths and experience.

Qualifications

• QTS with successful teaching experience in a secondary setting.
• Proven leadership experience at senior or high-level middle-leader role.

Responsibilities

• Lead school improvement initiatives and policy implementation.
• Strengthen safeguarding, wellbeing and personal development across the college.
• Use evidence and data to drive decision making and track impact.
• Collaborate with staff to foster a positive school culture and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Data-driven

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

We are looking for an inspirational, enthusiastic and resilient Assistant Headteacher who shares our vision of creating a Happy, Healthy and High Performing school.

The successful candidate will be an ambitious and committed leader who is passionate about school improvement, has high expectations for all students and understands the importance of creating a positive school culture.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:-

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and successful teaching experience in a secondary school setting.
• A proven track record of successful leadership, either as an existing senior leader or an effective middle leader ready for the next step.
• Experience of leading change, contributing to school improvement and securing positive outcomes for students.
• Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to translate ideas and priorities into effective action.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, support and challenge colleagues.
• The confidence to make decisions, take responsibility and follow through on agreed actions.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, student wellbeing and personal development.
• The ability to use evidence and data effectively to evaluate impact and inform improvement.
• A collaborative approach to leadership, demonstrating humility, integrity, resilience and a sense of humour.

Above all, we are looking for someone who shares our values, believes in the potential of every young person and wants to make a genuine difference to our College community. The exact leadership responsibilities will be discussed with the successful candidate, allowing us to build on their individual strengths, skills and experience.