Job Introduction
Assistant Headteacher
(Learning, Teaching & Personal Development)
Salary Range L10-L16
Required for September 2026
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational senior leader to the post of Assistant Headteacher. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic and experienced leader to join our Senior Leadership Team at this very exciting time in the life of the School.
The Wavell School is an expanding and oversubscribed highly successful 11 – 16 maintained school with 1020 students on roll.
Full details of the role will be explored at interview; areas of specific responsibility will include:
- Quality of feedback
- Behaviour for Learning
- Enrichment opportunities
The successful candidate will be:
- capable of transforming a strategic vision into operational reality.
- an exceptional classroom practitioner.
- An excellent team leader with evidence of success in raising student achievement.
- a motivator of both students and staff.
- an innovator with capacity for hard work whilst retaining a sense of perspective and humour.
Candidates are invited to visit the school prior to making an application. An application pack is available to download from our website.
Please note that applications will be considered as they are received by the School and you are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible.
Wavell School is committed to safeguarding children and is an equal opportunity employer.
Closing date: 3pm Friday 6th March 2026
Interviews will be held on Thursday 12th March 2026
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.
