Assistant Headteacher - Teaching & Learning (with Core subject specialism)

Sir John Nelthorpe; Brigg; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir John Nelthorpe School requires an inspirational Assistant Headteacher to lead Teaching & Learning with a core subject specialism, starting October 2026. The role combines strategic school-wide leadership with direct teaching responsibility for lower-ability groups in English and Mathematics at Key Stage 3.

You will drive pedagogical excellence, design targeted interventions, and mentor colleagues to secure robust progress. A DBS check will be required upon appointment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teaching and learning with a proven track record of improving outcomes.
• Strong focus on English and Mathematics progress for lower-ability pupils.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and develop staff across faculties.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of teaching and learning policies and practice across the school.
• Take direct teaching responsibility for lowest-ability pupils within English and Mathematics at key stage 3.
• Lead high-impact professional development, mentoring and instructional coaching for staff.
• Collaborate with Heads of Faculty to adapt curriculum and track pupil data to close attainment gaps.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Pedagogy

Staff development

Education

QTS + leadership qualification

Tools

Data analysis

Educational data tracking

Job description

Assistant Headteacher - Teaching & Learning (with Core subject specialism)

ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER – TEACHING & LEARNING (WITH CORE SUBJECT SPECIALISM)- October 2026

Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: As soon as contractually possible

I ntroduction

The Governors of Sir John Nelthorpe School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and aspirational individual to the position of Assistant Headteacher, with responsibility for teaching and learning. This is a key senior leadership role designed for a practitioner who understands that secure academic progress is rooted in the quality of daily classroom instruction, particularly for those who find learning most challenging.

The Context & Rationale

At Sir John Nelthorpe School, we are highly aspirational in our ambition for every young person to achieve their best and to be their best. Alongside excellent pastoral support and engagement opportunities, we recognise that securing robust foundational skills in English and Mathematics is the single most critical factor for overall pupil academic progression and life chances.

The unique and impactful dimension of this Assistant Headteacher role is the opportunity to lead all teachers in connecting high-level pedagogical strategy directly with classroom reality. Alongside strategic whole school responsibilities, the successful candidate will actively specialise in teaching our lower and lowest ability English and Mathematics groups at key stage 3.

Key Responsibilities

Whole-School Leadership: Lead the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of teaching and learning policies and practice across the school to ensure consistently high standards. Pedagogical Modelling: Take direct teaching responsibility for the lowest-ability pupils within English and Mathematics, demonstrating strong practice and robust intervention strategies.

Staff Development: Lead high-impact professional development, mentoring and instructional coaching to support and empower teachers across all faculties.

Curriculum & Impact: Work collaboratively with Heads of Faculty and area and subject leaders to ensure the curriculum is effectively adapted and scaffolded for all pupils, tracking pupil data to ensure vulnerable groups make appropriate progress in order to reduce attainment and gaps between groups.

Who We Are Looking For

An individual who is a positive, aspirational and inspirational classroom teacher with a track record of securing good levels of attainment, particularly for lower-ability pupils in English or mathematics. You will possess an infectious passion for great teaching through an appreciation of cognitive science, pedagogical research, and effective adaptive teaching strategies. This position requires the person to be articulate, resilient, and capable of inspiring staff, pupils, and parents alike. R JOHN NELTHORPE SCHOOL

Sir John Nelthorpe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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