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Teaching Vacancies; Tye; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hayling College in Hampshire coast is seeking an inspirational Assistant Headteacher to drive school improvement and a positive culture. You will work with senior leaders to translate priorities into action, support colleagues and ensure high standards for every student.

We seek a resilient, communicative leader with QTS and proven leadership experience in a secondary setting, committed to safeguarding, inclusion and staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and successful teaching experience in a secondary school.
• Proven leadership experience, either as a senior leader or an effective middle leader ready for the next step.
• Experience of leading change, driving school improvement and securing positive outcomes.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, student wellbeing and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to school improvement and strategic priorities.
• Foster a positive school culture with high expectations for all students.
• Translate priorities into effective actions and measurable impact.
• Collaborate with staff, parents and community to support learners.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Leadership presence

Resilience

Humility

Humour

Inspiring others

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an inspirational, enthusiastic and resilient Assistant Headteacher who shares our vision of creating a Happy, Healthy and High Performing school.

The successful candidate will be an ambitious and committed leader who is passionate about school improvement, has high expectations for all students and understands the importance of creating a positive school culture.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:-

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and successful teaching experience in a secondary school setting.
• A proven track record of successful leadership, either as an existing senior leader or an effective middle leader ready for the next step.
• Experience of leading change, contributing to school improvement and securing positive outcomes for students.
• Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to translate ideas and priorities into effective action.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, support and challenge colleagues.
• The confidence to make decisions, take responsibility and follow through on agreed actions.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, student wellbeing and personal development.
• The ability to use evidence and data effectively to evaluate impact and inform improvement.
• A collaborative approach to leadership, demonstrating humility, integrity, resilience and a sense of humour.

Above all, we are looking for someone who shares our values, believes in the potential of every young person and wants to make a genuine difference to our College community. The exact leadership responsibilities will be discussed with the successful candidate, allowing us to build on their individual strengths, skills and experience.

What the school offers its staff

At The Hayling College, our vision is simple: Happy, Healthy, High Performing.

We are a smaller than average secondary school with a strong sense of community, where relationships matter and every member of staff has an important part to play in our continued development.

We believe that happy, healthy and supported staff are essential to achieving the very best outcomes for our young people. We are committed to creating a positive working environment where colleagues feel valued, trusted and empowered to thrive.

We offer:

• A welcoming, friendly and supportive school community with a strong team ethos.
• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.
• A culture built on professional trust, collaboration and mutual respect.
• A commitment to reducing unnecessary workload, bureaucracy and excessive data collection.
• High-quality, research-informed professional development.
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills and progress professionally.
• A supportive and approachable Senior Leadership Team.
• The opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction and continued improvement of the College.
• Enthusiastic young people and strong relationships with parents and our local community.
• A beautiful island location on the Hampshire coast.

We believe in doing fewer things better, giving staff the autonomy and support to make a genuine difference, and creating the conditions in which both adults and young people can flourish. Joining The Hayling College means becoming part of a team that cares deeply about its students, supports one another and shares a clear ambition to be Happy, Healthy and High Performing.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.