Assistant Headteacher (Literacy and Primary transition)

Everestcommunityacademy; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Basingstoke seeks an Assistant Headteacher to support the Headteacher in implementing the school's vision, manage staff and promote high educational standards. The ideal candidate will be a motivated team player with high expectations and the drive to inspire stakeholders. This role offers ongoing training and a friendly work environment.

Benefits

Workplace pension

Occupational sick pay

Ongoing training and development

Well-being support

Family friendly policies

On-site parking

Qualifications

• A team player who can motivate and inspire all key stakeholders.
• Tenacity to drive change and support the school's vision.
• High expectations for all students.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in the development and implementation of the school’s vision.
• Manage specified areas of responsibility and line manage staff.
• Work within an energetic and determined leadership team.

Skills

Team player

High expectations for all

Motivate and inspire stakeholders

Job description

Assistant Headteacher (Literacy and Primary transition)

Benefits: Workplace pension through LGPS; occupational sick pay; recognition policies; ongoing training, learning and development opportunities; well‑being support; family friendly policies; on‑site parking

Everest Community Academy is a warm and friendly school that focuses on the personal and social needs of pupils as well as developing and delivering high quality education.

We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher who will support the Headteacher in the development and implementation of the school’s vision, along with the management of specified areas of responsibility and line management of staff. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an energetic and determined leadership team as we continue in the next stage of the school’s development. The successful candidate will be a team player, who can motivate and inspire all key stakeholders. You will have high expectations for all and tenacity to drive change.

Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. For more details or to arrange a visit, please contact Karen Tull, PA to headteacher & HR manager [e-mail]

The closing date for this vacancy is the 12th December 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: AH/122025.