Assistant Headteacher (Post-16)

Thecastleschoolnewbury; Newbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Newbury is seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Assistant Headteacher to facilitate learning at its Post-16 provision starting in January 2026. This role involves setting high standards for staff and students in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and CPD package

Caring, positive, and inclusive environment

Supportive governors

Qualifications

• Successful middle leadership and management experience in a school.
• Experience of teaching in a secondary school is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and encourage learning at Post-16 provision.
• Set high expectations for staff and students.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Understanding of special education

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, inspiring, and highly motivated Assistant Headteacher to lead and encourage learning at our Post-16 provision. This appointment would be for a January 2026 start or earlier if possible.

Our mission is to create a happy, secure, and stimulating environment that encourages and challenges our learners to develop their skills and knowledge to the fullest and to provide the best education possible. The successful applicant will play a key role in this by setting high expectations for staff and students and creating an environment that enables our learners to flourish.

Your will have:

1. Qualified teacher status
2. Awareness and understanding of current initiatives in the field of special education
3. Successful middle leadership and management experience in a school
4. Successful teaching experience
5. Experience of teaching in a secondary school (beneficial but not essential)

In return we can offer:

1. A comprehensive training and CPD package
2. A caring, positive, and inclusive environment
3. Supportive governors
4. An active role in contributing to the shared vision of the school

If this role interests you, we encourage you to contact Jon Hewitt, Headteacher, at 01635 42976 or [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

For further information and an application pack, please contact Cassy Clark, HR Officer, at 01635 42976 or [e-mail], or visit our school website: www.thecastleschoolnewbury.org.uk.

Closing date: 12 noon, 19th June. Interviews: 26th and 27th June.

The Castle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practices will reflect this, in line with KCSIE guidance. All shortlisted candidates will complete a criminal records self-disclosure form. Successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks and other relevant checks, including online searches, to assess suitability for the role.