Assistant Headteacher - UCCBC
Listed on 2026-10-03
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Assistant Headteacher
Uppingham Community College
Salary: Leadership 10 (£64,691)
Hours: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday
About the RoleUppingham Community College are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, inspiring and highly motivated Assistant Head teacher who will provide inspirational learning experiences for our pupils and be highly committed to improving outcomes for all.
Specific areas of responsibility for this role are Personal Development Curriculum, Destinations, ACE Days, Assemblies and Work Experience. In addition you will be the SLT link to our Student Council Lead and House System Lead.
Key Responsibilities- To deliver highly effective strategic leadership in a range of areas across UCC.
- To support the UCC vision 'Everyone at UCC thrives' and deliver impact in specific aspects of the UCC Strategic Plan.
- To line manage and develop key leaders at UCC to ensure high quality outcomes for all groups of children.
- Be a proactive member of the SLT, contributing to school leadership, duties, operational priorities and whole-school improvement initiatives as they arise.
Qualifications:
- Qualified teacher status
- Degree
- Successful leadership experience in a secondary school.
- Experience of leading whole-school initiatives and improvement projects.
- Experience of monitoring performance and driving positive outcomes.
- Experience of building effective relationships with staff, students, parents and external partners.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Secure knowledge of curriculum and school improvement.
- Ability to analyse data and drive improvement.
- Strong organisational and strategic planning skills.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to support your application.
Why Join Us? Professional Growth & Support- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Highly committed and motivated Team
- A role which hasthe opportunity to make a real difference
- An established
Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Defined benefit pension scheme.
- Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
- Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our students.
- Play a significant part in continuing to develop our college.
- Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.
- Free parking.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Gym discounts.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- Dental support.
- Retail discounts.
- Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.
We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity inour workforce.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless ofgender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact [email protected] for support.
Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents
More about Discovery Schools TrustDiscovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of theschool they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children.
It also places staff development, talent…
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