Assistant Headteacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Governing Body support

Camden Learning support

BSL and English training

Job summary

Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children, a bilingual BSL and English school for ages 2–11, seeks an Assistant Headteacher starting January 2027. The role centers on senior leadership, curriculum design, assessment and data, and leading a mixed deaf and hearing staff team.

It operates in partnership with Kings Cross Academy, requiring collaboration with parents, the local authority and Deaf organisations. Excellent BSL and English skills are essential, with a proven senior leadership record.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership and management in a deaf or mainstream school.
• Leading curriculum design and innovation for deaf children.
• Experience leading assessment systems and pupil data analysis.
• Experience working with parents, the local authority, Deaf organisations and other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a wide range of deaf and hearing staff.
• Lead curriculum design and innovation reflecting deaf children's needs.
• Lead assessment systems, data tracking and analysis of pupils' achievement.
• Communicate with partner school and other stakeholders.

Skills

BSL

English

Leadership

Curriculum design

Data analysis

Stakeholder comms

Job description

The Assistant Headteacher post sits at Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children, a bilingual BSL and English school for children aged 2 to 11, with a start in January 2027. The core of the work is senior leadership, covering curriculum design, assessment and data, and leading a mixed deaf and hearing staff team. What sets the post apart is its bilingual setting and its partnership with Kings Cross Academy, with work alongside parents, the local authority and Deaf organisations. Fit depends on excellent BSL and English and a proven senior leadership record, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Lead a wide range of deaf and hearing staff
• Lead curriculum design and innovation that reflects the needs of deaf children
• Lead, support and develop assessment systems, data tracking and analysis of pupils' achievement
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including the partner school, Kings Cross Academy
• Work with parents, the local authority, Deaf organisations and other agencies

What’s required

Experience

• Proven record of successful senior leadership and management in a deaf or mainstream school
• Proven record of leading curriculum design and innovation for deaf children
• Experience of leading, supporting or developing assessment systems and pupil data analysis
• Experience of working with parents, the local authority, Deaf organisations and other agencies

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent BSL and English skills
• Secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Passion for working with bilingual deaf children

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Dedicated and inspirational staff team
• Positive and inclusive school community
• Support from the Governing Body and Camden Learning
• Opportunity to build on the school's established practice
• British Sign Language and English training