Assistant Headteacher - Teaching & Learning Excellence

Stone Lodge School; Dartford; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Stone Lodge School in Dartford is seeking an inspirational Assistant Headteacher (Teaching & Learning) to lead teaching quality and assessment across the school. The role forms part of the Senior Leadership Team involved in strategic curriculum and staff development.

You will drive high-expectation teaching, support professional growth, and use data to inform decision-making, with a January 2027 start and a focus on securing excellent outcomes for all students.

Qualifications

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a successful track record of improving teaching and learning.
• Experience of leading and developing others, including coaching and supporting colleagues to improve practice.
• Be passionate about delivering an ambitious curriculum and ensuring every student can achieve excellence and fulfil their potential.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to use assessment and performance data to drive school improvement.
• Be committed to fostering a culture of high expectations, professional growth and continuous improvement.
• Have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to inspire staff, students and the wider school community.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to secure consistently high-quality teaching and learning.
• Champion evidence-informed practice and lead professional development across the school.
• Work collaboratively with leaders and staff to secure exceptional outcomes for all students.
• Drive school improvement through targeted use of assessment data and performance metrics.

Skills

Outstanding classroom practitioner

Leading others

Data-driven improvement

Curriculum leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Stone Lodge School in Dartford is seeking an inspirational Assistant Headteacher (Teaching & Learning) to lead teaching quality and assessment across the school. The role forms part of the Senior Leadership Team involved in strategic curriculum and staff development.

You will drive high-expectation teaching, support professional growth, and use data to inform decision-making, with a January 2027 start and a focus on securing excellent outcomes for all students.