Assistant Headteacher

Vacancy: Assistant Headteacher

Start: September 2026
Contract: Full-time permanent
Salary: L14 - L18, £71,330 - £78,702
Closing Date: Friday 24th April 2026, 9am

Following the retirement of the current postholder, we are seeking an exceptional and ambitious
Assistant Headteacher, with a proven track record of success, who will work closely with the
Headteacher and the wider senior leadership team in all aspects of the day to day running of the school.
The successful candidate will lead, manage and develop key strategic areas, aligned to school priorities
as part of this role.

There is flexibility in determining the specific responsibilities to tailor the post to the successful
candidate's skills and experience.

Following an inspection in February 2023, Ofsted judged the school to be good in all areas. This is a
great time to join the school and a fantastic opportunity for the right colleague to help develop the
future strategic direction of the school.

Visits to the school, providing an opportunity to discuss the post further with the Headteacher, are
encouraged.

We can offer you:

• an enthusiastic, talented and supportive team
• a newly built and superbly resourced teaching and learning environment
• excellent opportunities for CPD
• a staff health and well-being programme
• a warm, friendly and positive working environment where everyone is valued

An official application form and further details are available on our web page
www.northfieldssc.org and should be returned to HR@northfieldssc.org

Alternatively, applications are also accepted by post (FAO Catherine Frost). NB: we do not accept CVs.
Visits to the school are welcome by appointment; please call Catherine Frost on 01642 557373 or
email HR@northfieldssc.org

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 24TH APRIL 2026, 9AM

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any
appointment is confirmed. The posts are subject to enhanced disbarring bureau service disclosure.