Assistant Headteacher: Lead Teaching & School Impact

Outcomes First Group; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Red Kite School in the United Kingdom is seeking an ambitious Assistant Headteacher to join the Senior Leadership Team, combining strategic leadership with a 70% teaching commitment. You will influence teaching, learning and student outcomes while modelling high standards and safeguarding.

You’ll lead improvements, coach staff and build strong partnerships to shape the school's long-term development. The role offers a supportive environment where experience in school leadership is valued and

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree.
• Successful leadership experience within a school environment.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum development, assessment and school improvement.
• Experience coaching and developing colleagues to improve practice and outcomes.
• Clear commitment to safeguarding and high expectations across the school.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the school.
• Maintain a 70% teaching commitment, modelling high-quality practice.
• Drive standards in teaching, learning, behaviour and outcomes.
• Lead school improvement initiatives using data to identify priorities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Data-driven decision making

Staff development

Curriculum development

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

QTS and degree

Leadership experience

NPQSL desirable

Job description

Red Kite School in the United Kingdom is seeking an ambitious Assistant Headteacher to join the Senior Leadership Team, combining strategic leadership with a 70% teaching commitment. You will influence teaching, learning and student outcomes while modelling high standards and safeguarding.

You’ll lead improvements, coach staff and build strong partnerships to shape the school's long-term development. The role offers a supportive environment where experience in school leadership is valued and