Assistant Headteacher

Reference Code: N/A Department: Senior Leadership Team Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 18th March 2026 Salary: See Advert

We require from September 2026, a motivated, committed and dynamic Assistant Headteacher and leader to join this thriving 11-18 Foundation School. The new Assistant Headteacher will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on school strategic direction and outcomes, joining a team of ambitious leaders and becoming an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team.

The closing date is 9 a.m. on Wednesday, 18th March 2026

Bishop Heber High School is a very successful, popular and oversubscribed School situated in rural South Cheshire with over 1,300 students from Cheshire, Shropshire and North Wales.

The successful candidate will:

• be an outstanding teacher with proven leadership skills
• have a clear vision which inspires colleagues and students
• challenge expectations to raise standards of achievement and progress for all students, with a strategic Leadership of Key Stage 3
• have a track record of successfully leading continuous school improvement

The new Assistant Headteacher will work alongside the Senior Leadership Team of eight. You will support the Deputy Head (Personal Development and Culture) to further develop our highly effective transition processes. You will have responsibility for a wide range of areas, both pastoral and academic, across the School. The specific responsibilities will be negotiated to meet your skills, expertise and interests and are likely to include responsibilities for:

• Planning strategically for inclusive learning and teaching especially at Key Stage 3
• Leading the whole school secondary ready and transition programmes
• Developing an inclusive and forward-looking culture that does not compromise on the high standards we set ourselves and our students
• Innovation in school culture, climate and attitudes to learning
• Performance Reviews, school improvement and self-evaluation

We are totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. If successful, you will be expected to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.