Assistant Headteacher: Lead Teaching & Pupil Success

Hillingdon Manor School; Truro; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Vista benefits

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Critical illness cover

Family growth support

Job summary

Oak Tree School in Truro is seeking an ambitious and inspirational Assistant Headteacher to join the leadership team and help shape the school’s development.

Working with the Headteacher, you’ll influence standards, strengthen teaching and learning, and support staff wellbeing while staying visible in day-to-day life.

This hands-on leadership role requires QTS, proven leadership in education, and a dedication to helping pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK or equivalent.
• Proven leadership experience within education.
• Ability to inspire, support and develop colleagues while maintaining high expectations.
• Strong commitment to delivering high quality, individualised education.
• Collaborative and aspirational leadership approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The confidence to make considered decisions in the best interests of pupils.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity and consistency.
• A genuine commitment to helping pupils achieve the best possible outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the school’s vision, values and strategic priorities.
• Lead the day-to-day operation of the school, providing confident and visible leadership for pupils and colleagues.
• Monitor and strengthen teaching, learning, pupil progress and educational outcomes.
• Lead, coach and develop colleagues, promoting high expectations, professional development and staff wellbeing.
• Help create a positive and inclusive school culture where pupils feel supported, understood and ready to learn.
• Champion high standards of behaviour through positive relationships, clear expectations and consistent practice.
• Contribute to school improvement planning, policy development and the evaluation of school performance.
• Manage resources effectively and support initiatives that deliver meaningful and sustainable improvement.

Skills

QTS (UK)

Educational leadership

Inspire and develop staff

High-quality education

Collaborative leadership

Communication skills

Decision making

Professionalism & integrity

Pupil outcomes focus

Job description

Oak Tree School in Truro is seeking an ambitious and inspirational Assistant Headteacher to join the leadership team and help shape the school’s development.

Working with the Headteacher, you’ll influence standards, strengthen teaching and learning, and support staff wellbeing while staying visible in day-to-day life.

This hands-on leadership role requires QTS, proven leadership in education, and a dedication to helping pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally.