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Assistant Headteacher

Chichester, South East, United Kingdom, England
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Date Listed19 April 2026
ContractFULL_TIME
Listing TypeDfE_OGL

About This Role

We are seeking an ambitious and highly effective middle or senior leader ready to develop in their career as Assistant Headteacher at Medmerry. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of delivering high-quality teaching and learning, as well as demonstrating the ability to improve standards beyond their own classroom. You will have the ability to inspire, coach and develop others by sharing best practice, modelling excellent pedagogy, and demonstrating the key characteristics of excellent teaching. You will possess a strong understanding of behaviour management strategies and a commitment to creating a positive, inclusive learning environment where all children can thrive.

As Assistant Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in our school's leadership, taking responsibility for ensuring every child flourishes academically, socially and emotionally under our care and guidance. You will help shape the future direction of our school while maintaining a strong connection to classroom practice through your teaching commitment.

In return, we are committed to investing in your professional growth and career development. You will benefit from a comprehensive range of development opportunities, including, opportunities to work with experienced senior leaders, access to high quality CPD, mentoring and coaching support and a supportive and collaborative leadership team culture.

The successful applicant will already be an effective middle or senior leader and is able to:

- Engage and motivate children to do their best.

- Be emotionally intelligent and a positive, enthusiastic and supportive colleague.

- Strive to attain high standards and have a desire to improve their practice.

- Provide an excellent learning environment that promotes high expectations.

- Work successfully with parents and the community.

- Have a passion and desire to want the very best for all children, whilst having a belief that every child can succeed.

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Compensation

£30,000 - £46,525 (MPS/UPS Scale)
*Estimated range based on regional data averages.
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Application Details
Application Deadline
24 April 2026
Effective Date of Employment
2026-03-24
Reference ID
ABB8B019