Job Introduction
Assistant Headteacher Advert – Curriculum, Teaching & Learning
Leadership Scale (L4- L8) Full-time, Permanent.
Start Date: September 2026
Are you ready to shape a school’s future and make a profound difference to children’s lives? Do you thrive in environments where your ideas matter, your expertise is valued, and your leadership can genuinely transform a community?
We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher for Curriculum, Teaching and Learning to join us at a pivotal moment in our school’s journey. As a school that is on a journey for improvements we are far from discouraged. In fact, we are energised. With a new and evolving leadership team, a renewed sense of purpose, and an unwavering belief in what our children can achieve, we are determined to become a school that delivers excellence every day.
This is your opportunity to help shape that transformation.
Why This Role Matters
Our children deserve the very best. They deserve a curriculum that excites them, teaching that inspires them, and a school culture built on ambition, inclusion, and courage. As Assistant Headteacher, you will be central to making this a reality.
You will lead with clarity, creativity, and moral purpose—ensuring that every child, regardless of background or starting point, experiences high‑quality learning and leaves us with the confidence and skills to thrive.
What We Offer
- A genuine opportunity to shape a school’s direction at a crucial stage of its improvement journey
- A supportive, forward‑thinking leadership team committed to collaboration, reflection, and professional growth
- Investment in your development, your leadership, and your long‑term career
- A community that is ready for change and eager to embrace high expectations
- Children who have a real thirst for learning and extra-curricular experiences
- The chance to use your talents, ideas, and expertise to build something exceptional
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a leader or aspiring leader who:
- Has a proven track record of improving teaching, learning, and curriculum outcomes
- Brings energy, resilience, and a relentless belief in children’s potential
- Can inspire, coach, and empower staff at all stages of their career
- Thinks strategically and acts with integrity
- Thrives in a context where challenge and opportunity go hand in hand
- Wants to be part of a leadership team that is ambitious, reflective, and determined to make a difference
- Model excellent classroom practice and teach regularly—because you are not only a strong leader, but an exceptional teacher who genuinely enjoys being in the classroom.
Curriculum Development
- To be responsible for the implementation of an engaging creative curriculum across the whole school. Including supporting subject leaders, class teacher and ECTs across the school – alongside the Head teacher.
- To coach, team teach and increase the percentage of outstanding teachers across the school (this will be a key strand of the job specification)
- To contribute to:
- The development, organisation and implementation of the school’s curriculum
- School policies on curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment, recording and reporting
- Ensuring that information on pupil progress is used to improve teaching and learning, to inform and motivate pupils, to inform parents, to provide necessary references for other educational institutions and employers and to aid Governors in their management of the school
- Ensuring that the individual pupil’s continuity of learning and effective progression of achievement are provided
This role is ideal for someone who is ready to step into senior leadership - or someone already experienced - who wants to be part of an exciting, transformative chapter in our school’s story.
Join Us on This Journey
If you are driven by purpose, motivated by challenge, and excited by the chance to help build a school that our children, families, and staff can be proud of, we would love to hear from you.
Come and help us make our school the very best it can be.
Visit our school website: https://stmichaelscejunior.co.uk/
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
