Assistant Head of House
| Posting date: | 21 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 December 2025 |
| Location: | Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3AQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | cbeeb92e-c556-414f-83fd-1a74ee2d244d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:
• exceptional communication skills and confident when communicating with parents and external agencies
• the ability to ensure that students are provided with a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment
• excellent organisational skills, be self-motivated and committed to ensuring that students get the very best learning experience in every aspect of school life
• experience of supporting vulnerable students and implementing strategies to improve behaviour, attendance and achievement
• the ability to inspire, motivate and support students
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer:
• The full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff
• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Academy
• An attractive location in the picturesque Cheddar Valley, close to Bristol
• Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family
• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria
• Safeguarding training and ELSA training will be provided.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:
• exceptional communication skills and confident when communicating with parents and external agencies
• the ability to ensure that students are provided with a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment
• excellent organisational skills, be self-motivated and committed to ensuring that students get the very best learning experience in every aspect of school life
• experience of supporting vulnerable students and implementing strategies to improve behaviour, attendance and achievement
• the ability to inspire, motivate and support students
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer:
• The full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff
• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Academy
• An attractive location in the picturesque Cheddar Valley, close to Bristol
• Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family
• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria
• Safeguarding training and ELSA training will be provided.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.