Assistant Headteacher - St Mary's Church of England School

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to lead and inspire, ensuring the highest standards of education and care for students. The successful candidate will be a driven professional with excellent communication skills, capable of building strong relationships within the school and the wider community. The position is full-time and permanent, allowing you to make a significant impact on the lives of children in a supportive and nurturing environment. If you are passionate about education and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a driven professional with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in leadership and management, especially in education.

Responsibilities

• Build powerful relationships within the school and community.
• Lead management of SENDCO & FLO to ensure high standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Relationship Building

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Leadership Training

Job description

Assistant Headteacher - St Mary's Church of England School

Location: Aylesbury

Term time only: Yes

Salary Type: Leadership

Salary details: Leadership 1 - £49,781.00

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Interviews to be held: St Mary’s School reserves the right to interview and appoint candidates on receipt of applications before the closing date.

About us

At St Mary's school, we are proud of our good OFSTED rating across all areas (2025) and our Good SIAMS rating (2018). We are confident that at St Mary's you will find a community where standards of behaviour and respect for others are given a high priority, where every child is encouraged to strive to achieve their best in an environment where children are happy and eager to learn.

The role requires excellent communication skills to used to build powerful relationships within the school, the wider community and the Trust family of schools.

The role also requires professional leadership and management of the SENDCO & FLO to ensure that the standards of provision and professional practice in the school, promote the very best outcomes for all children.

About you

A successful candidate must be driven professional, an excellent communicator and able to use these skills to build powerful relationships within the school, the wider community and the Trust family of schools.

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.

The ODBST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. ODBST is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 174 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and convictions cautions

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.