Assistant Headteacher - Teaching & Learning Leader

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

Job summary

Stone Lodge School is seeking an inspirational and ambitious Assistant Headteacher (Teaching & Learning) to join our Senior Leadership Team commencing January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader to drive excellence in teaching, learning and assessment across the school.

The role provides strategic leadership to secure consistently high-quality teaching and learning, champion evidence-informed practice, lead professional development and work collaboratively with leaders and staff

Qualifications

• Outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of improving teaching and learning.
• Experience of leading and developing others, including coaching colleagues to improve practice.
• Passion for delivering an ambitious curriculum and ensuring every student achieves excellence.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use assessment data to drive school improvement.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of high expectations, professional growth and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills to inspire staff, students and the wider school community.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to secure high-quality teaching and learning across the school.
• Champion evidence-informed practice and lead professional development for staff.
• Collaborate with leaders and staff to ensure exceptional outcomes for all students.

Skills

Outstanding classroom practice

Leading & developing others

Curriculum leadership

Data-driven improvement

High expectations

Communication & interpersonal skills

Job description

Stone Lodge School is seeking an inspirational and ambitious Assistant Headteacher (Teaching & Learning) to join our Senior Leadership Team commencing January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader to drive excellence in teaching, learning and assessment across the school.

The role provides strategic leadership to secure consistently high-quality teaching and learning, champion evidence-informed practice, lead professional development and work collaboratively with leaders and staff