Assistant Headteacher - Personal Development

JR United Kingdom; Newbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking an Assistant Headteacher for Personal Development in Newbury. This role involves strategic leadership, enhancing student outcomes through innovative personal development programs, and collaborating with the senior leadership team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving lives and committed to delivering excellent educational standards.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with contribution options

Mental health and physical health support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to personal development for students.
• Ability to motivate and coach staff.
• Positive and passionate about improving lives.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver an outstanding personal development programme.
• Lead areas like Careers, PSHE, and staff training.
• Provide visible leadership and support for students.

Skills

Leadership

Motivation

Creativity

Job description

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Assistant Headteacher - Personal Development, Newbury

Client:

Outcomes First Group

Location:

Newbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

Job Description:

We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance!

Job Title: Assistant Headteacher – Personal Development

Salary: Up to £53,000.00 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher – Personal Development to join our close-knit team at New Barn School, part of Acorn Education.

About the role

The Assistant Headteacher Personal Development has strategic leadership and oversight of Personal Development. The post holder is responsible for driving, leading, and quality assuring the impact of staff work on Enrichment and PSHE. The post holder collaborates with the wider senior leadership team to ensure excellent pastoral provision across all subjects and year groups, supporting every pupil to enjoy learning and achieve success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Headteacher in ensuring high educational standards through designing and delivering an outstanding personal development programme.
• Lead core areas such as:
• Careers and Work Experience
• Enrichment, Trips and Visits
• PSHE
• Staff training on personal development
• Model outstanding classroom practice as a senior leader.
• Provide visible leadership through school duties, behaviour support, and stakeholder engagement.

We are looking for a colleague who:

• Is positive and passionate about improving lives
• Has a strong commitment to delivering excellent personal development for students
• Can motivate and coach staff to pursue outstanding practice
• Thinks creatively to engage learners of all levels

About The School

New Barn School offers a broad, balanced curriculum for boys and girls aged 6–19 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.

The school utilizes outdoor learning, including forest school, farm experiences, and horse riding. It is located within commuting distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke, and Reading.

Our environment is stable, secure, and supportive, helping pupils develop skills and confidence to reach their potential.

Part of Outcomes First Group, a leading provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils, and certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in 2024.

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with contribution options
• Mental health and physical health support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) options include:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options
• Cycle to Work
• Electric Car Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support (maternity, paternity, fertility)

We prioritize pupil outcomes and your role will positively impact lives.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS clearance.

We may close the vacancy early if many suitable applications are received.