Assistant Headteacher - Secondary School

Assistant Headteacher - Secondary Academy, Tower Hamlets

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and driven Assistant Headteacher to join the senior leadership team at a high-performing secondary academy in Tower Hamlets, in September 2025. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on school culture, student progress, and staff development.

We are seeking a strategic and inspirational leader who can help shape the academy's future, fostering high standards of teaching, learning, and pastoral care.

About the School - Assistant Headteacher
This academy has a strong reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral support, and high expectations. The school is oversubscribed and has a track record of exceptional student outcomes, supported by a dedicated and ambitious staff team.
The academy is committed to ensuring that every student has access to a transformational education. A culture of high expectations, clear routines, and strong student support underpins its success. Staff benefit from a structured and collaborative environment, enabling them to focus on delivering outstanding teaching and leadership.

Person Specification - Assistant Headteacher
• Exceptional leadership and management skills, with a proven ability to drive school improvement.
• A strong pastoral focus, ensuring students are supported both academically and personally.
• The ability to inspire, motivate, and develop staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• A data-informed approach to decision-making, ensuring targeted interventions that lead to positive student outcomes.
• A commitment to maintaining and enhancing the school's high expectations, reinforcing a strong student culture.
• Experience of leading whole-school initiatives, with the ability to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities - Assistant Headteacher
• Lead on pastoral strategy, ensuring high standards of student behaviour, attendance, and well-being.
• Oversee student culture and expectations, embedding consistent routines, recognition models, and intervention strategies.
• Work closely with teaching staff to maintain a calm, focused learning environment, free from disruption.
• Monitor and analyse student data, using it to inform whole-school policies and targeted interventions.
• Support and develop staff, ensuring high-quality teaching, professional growth, and leadership development.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the school, working closely with the senior leadership team to drive continued improvement.

Why Join This School? - Assistant Headteacher
• Excellent CPD and career development opportunities, including leadership training.
• A supportive and well-structured leadership team, with a clear focus on staff well-being.
• A calm and orderly school environment, where students are motivated and engaged in learning.
• A strong sense of community, with staff and students working together to achieve success.

If you are an ambitious leader looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career, apply now to be considered for this exciting Assistant Headteacher opportunity.

If you are a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Headteacher looking to join a forward-thinking and high-achieving school, do not delay your application for this Assistant Headteacher position!

If you are interested in this Assistant Headteacher opportunity, send your CV to Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Assistant Headteacher role within 48 hours.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As an Assistant Headteacher, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Assistant Headteacher candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Assistant Headteacher post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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Assistant Headteacher - Secondary Academy, Tower Hamlets