Assistant Headteacher (Teaching & Learning) - Full-time

Woodlands; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in England seeks a passionate Assistant Headteacher: Teaching & Learning. The role focuses on delivering high academic standards while fostering a supportive school environment. The successful candidate will join a strong senior leadership team and influence strategic decisions, working closely with key stakeholders. Ideal applicants will demonstrate a commitment to the school's vision, educational excellence, and collaboration. This position offers the opportunity for part-time and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Commitment to staff welfare

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in an educational setting.
• Commitment to high academic standards and school values.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote the Trust's educational vision and values.
• Work closely with the Executive Headteacher and leadership team.
• Influence strategic decisions impacting the school.

Skills

Pedagogical knowledge

Cognitive education

Ability to lead strategic decisions

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

The Post

Trustees are seeking to appoint a senior leader to the post of Assistant Headteacher: Teaching & Learning who is passionate about Teaching and Learning; pedagogical knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge, cognitive education and Thinking Schools. Candidates will be required to deliver our Trust ethos of high academic standards within a caring and supportive school community. Our focus is on achieving excellence in all that we do to support outstanding outcomes for our students. The successful candidate will have the potential and desire to be active and influential across the whole leadership spectrum. As such it will provide a first-rate preparation for those considering going on to Deputy Headship.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate the Trust and School's vision and values and promote excellence in all aspects of school life. You will be joining a highly effective senior leadership team and our aim is to ensure that the successful candidate will be central to all major strategic decisions and will be leading some of these, working with the Executive Headteacher, Headteacher, Governors, staff and students.

Deadline: Friday 23 January 2026 at 9am

Early applications are encouraged and we retain the right to fill the vacancy before the deadline date.

Interview date: w/c 2 February 2026

How To Apply

Applications for this post should be made online only using the School’s application form. CVs will not be accepted. Visit the website and click on Recruitment for more information. Please email your application to [e-mail].

If you wish to discuss the post or to arrange a visit, please contact the HR Department on [e-mail].

Barton Court Grammar 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 post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for Children.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and proceed to interview upon receipt of a number of suitably qualified applications. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with KCSIE 2023 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.

Our safeguarding practices prevent us from accepting CV’s.

Barton Court Academy Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

Further details and information about the Trust can be found on our website page.

A commitment to staff welfare and promoting BCAT core values is at the heart of this role.