Assistant Headteacher - Teaching & Learning - Church Stretton School

Government of The United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Church Stretton School seeks an Assistant Headteacher for Teaching & Learning to join its leadership team at an exciting point in the school's development. The role focuses on improving teaching, curriculum and assessment, with responsibilities for shaping school improvement and supporting colleagues in professional learning.

The successful candidate will bring energy, strong judgment, and a proven track record of turning ideas into measurable improvements in pupil learning.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of effective teaching, curriculum and assessment.
• Ability to lead improvement beyond own classroom and demonstrate impact.
• Ability to develop others and build a culture of professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead school improvement efforts within the Teaching & Learning domain.
• Work with colleagues to turn ideas into practical changes and measure impact.
• Participate in the leadership team to shape school development and learning culture.

Skills

Teaching leadership

Curriculum development

Assessment literacy

Data-driven improvement

Job description

Assistant Headteacher - Teaching & Learning - Church Stretton School

Date posted: 2026-10-03

Location: Church Stretton, Shropshire, GB, SY6 6

Application deadline: 2026-10-19 at 9am

Interview dates: 2026-10-22 and 2026-10-23

Start date: January 2027 or sooner

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: L11-L15

Overview

We would welcome applications from leaders ready for their first Assistant Headteacher post, as well as those with senior leadership experience. You may currently lead a subject, faculty or whole-school area. What matters most is that you are an excellent teacher who has led improvement beyond your own classroom and can show the difference it made. You will enjoy working alongside colleagues, turning ideas into practical changes and following through to see whether they improve pupils' learning.

We are looking for someone with the energy to make things happen and the judgement to bring people with them. We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong understanding of effective teaching, curriculum and assessment;
• Can support and challenge colleagues with clarity, warmth and professional credibility;
• Knows how to develop others and build a culture of professional learning;
• Can use evidence of pupils' learning to identify priorities and evaluate impact;
• Shares our ambition for every pupil to achieve well and feel that they belong.

Why Join Us

This is a chance to help shape a school at an important point in its development, within a supportive leadership team and a distinctive Shropshire setting. We warmly encourage you to visit, meet us and see the school for yourself.

You will join a leadership team that works closely together and shares responsibility for school improvement. We will give you the opportunity to get to know the school, build relationships and understand what is already working well before shaping the next steps with colleagues.

You will have the support of the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher, alongside opportunities to develop your own leadership through the wider TrustEd Schools Partnership. If you have read this far then you should probably come and visit us.

Application Process

Closing date: Monday 19th October 2026, 9am

Interviews: Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd October 2026

Additional Information

The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS Disclosure under the "Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974". Further details regarding this check are available at www.dbs.gov.uk.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information about the school, please visit the school website: Church Stretton School - Home and Church Stretton School - Vacancies.

Attached Documents

• Advert
• Text Letter from Headteacher for candidates
• Job Description & Person Specification