Assistant Head Teacher – Teaching & Learning
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Salford, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, M5 5AG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 70fad22b-3a69-4f10-8fbe-89bc43b5a01e |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Assistant Head Teacher – Teaching & Learning
Arbour Academy(Initial base at Arbour Academy. Location formally reviewed after 6 months and may transfer to Acer Academy, Salford.)
Inspire Excellence. Lead Practice. Transform Futures.
Arbour Academy, part of Kings Academy Trust, is a small, nurturing provision for up to 50 learners with social, emotional and mental health needs who are unable to access mainstream education.
We provide a broad and balanced curriculum within a trauma-informed, therapeutic environment. Our holistic approach — including pastoral care, therapeutic interventions and access to a Trust counsellor — enables young people to re-engage with education, rebuild confidence and make meaningful academic and personal progress.
We are now seeking an exceptional Assistant Head Teacher – Teaching & Learning to join our senior leadership team.
The Opportunity
This is a pivotal leadership role for an ambitious and reflective practitioner who is passionate about improving classroom practice and strengthening curriculum delivery.
You will:
• Lead and model outstanding teaching and learning across the school
• Strengthen curriculum design, implementation and assessment
• Coach and develop colleagues to improve classroom practice
• Drive inclusive, adaptive teaching that meets diverse needs
• Play a key role in whole-school improvement strategy
• Alongside your strategic responsibilities, you will maintain a teaching commitment, modelling adaptive, inclusive and evidence-informed practice that supports pupils with SEMH and EBSA needs.
This post offers the opportunity to shape teaching and learning within a specialist setting where relationships, inclusion and academic ambition go hand in hand.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Teaching & Learning Leadership
Monitor and evaluate teaching and learning across the curriculum
Deliver high-impact coaching and developmental feedback
Support subject leaders to ensure ambitious and coherent curriculum implementation
Lead on raising standards in classroom practice
Curriculum & Assessment
Support planning, sequencing and review of an ambitious, inclusive curriculum
Embed literacy, numeracy, oracy and personal development across subjects
Develop effective assessment systems suitable for pupils with SEND
Use data intelligently to identify gaps and accelerate progress
Lead targeted interventions to address barriers to learning
Inclusion & Adaptive Practice
Work closely with the SENCo to embed adaptive teaching strategies
Promote consistent use of scaffolding, modelling, chunking and visual supports
Ensure barriers to learning are proactively addressed
Staff Development & Leadership
• Line manage and develop staff
• Contribute to CPD aligned with school priorities
• Support performance management processes
• Promote evidence-informed teaching practices and appropriate use of technology
Leadership & School Development
• Contribute to the smooth and effective running of the school day
• Support behaviour, safeguarding and positive engagement
• Work collaboratively with external agencies and parents
• Attend and contribute to leadership meetings
• Support delivery and evaluation of Pupil Premium strategy
About You
You are an experienced and reflective leader who:
• Is a qualified teacher with a relevant degree
• Has experience working with pupils with SEMH and EBSA
• Has successfully improved teaching and learning across a school or department
• Is confident using assessment and data to drive progress
• Is an effective coach and developer of staff
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence, resilience and strong relational practice
• Is committed to evidence-informed practice and continuous professional growth
Desirable:
• Experience within a Trust or multi-school context
• Willingness to pursue further leadership qualifications (e.g. NPQ)Why Join Arbour Academy?
• Small school environment with strong pastoral systems
• Trauma-informed, therapeutic approach
• Opportunity to shape whole-school teaching and learning strategy
• Visible and supportive senior leadership team
• Part of Kings Academy Trust — collaborative and values-driven
• This is a rare opportunity for a committed leader to make a profound difference in a specialist setting where inclusion and high expectations go hand in hand.
Further Information & Application Details
For further information, please contact:
Mrs Colette Heavey Executive School Business Manager 01925 452010✉️ colette.heavey@tkas.org.uk
Application forms should be emailed to:✉️recruitment@tkas.org.uk
Key Dates
Closing date:12 noon, Friday 20th March 2026
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 23rd March 2026
Start date: ASAP
Safeguarding
Kings Academy Trust and Arbour Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online search checks and other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
What the school offers its staff
CPD PACKAGETRUST WELLBEING PACKAGE
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Assistant Head Teacher – Teaching & Learning
Arbour Academy(Initial base at Arbour Academy. Location formally reviewed after 6 months and may transfer to Acer Academy, Salford.)
Inspire Excellence. Lead Practice. Transform Futures.
Arbour Academy, part of Kings Academy Trust, is a small, nurturing provision for up to 50 learners with social, emotional and mental health needs who are unable to access mainstream education.
We provide a broad and balanced curriculum within a trauma-informed, therapeutic environment. Our holistic approach — including pastoral care, therapeutic interventions and access to a Trust counsellor — enables young people to re-engage with education, rebuild confidence and make meaningful academic and personal progress.
We are now seeking an exceptional Assistant Head Teacher – Teaching & Learning to join our senior leadership team.
The Opportunity
This is a pivotal leadership role for an ambitious and reflective practitioner who is passionate about improving classroom practice and strengthening curriculum delivery.
You will:
• Lead and model outstanding teaching and learning across the school
• Strengthen curriculum design, implementation and assessment
• Coach and develop colleagues to improve classroom practice
• Drive inclusive, adaptive teaching that meets diverse needs
• Play a key role in whole-school improvement strategy
• Alongside your strategic responsibilities, you will maintain a teaching commitment, modelling adaptive, inclusive and evidence-informed practice that supports pupils with SEMH and EBSA needs.
This post offers the opportunity to shape teaching and learning within a specialist setting where relationships, inclusion and academic ambition go hand in hand.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Teaching & Learning Leadership
Monitor and evaluate teaching and learning across the curriculum
Deliver high-impact coaching and developmental feedback
Support subject leaders to ensure ambitious and coherent curriculum implementation
Lead on raising standards in classroom practice
Curriculum & Assessment
Support planning, sequencing and review of an ambitious, inclusive curriculum
Embed literacy, numeracy, oracy and personal development across subjects
Develop effective assessment systems suitable for pupils with SEND
Use data intelligently to identify gaps and accelerate progress
Lead targeted interventions to address barriers to learning
Inclusion & Adaptive Practice
Work closely with the SENCo to embed adaptive teaching strategies
Promote consistent use of scaffolding, modelling, chunking and visual supports
Ensure barriers to learning are proactively addressed
Staff Development & Leadership
• Line manage and develop staff
• Contribute to CPD aligned with school priorities
• Support performance management processes
• Promote evidence-informed teaching practices and appropriate use of technology
Leadership & School Development
• Contribute to the smooth and effective running of the school day
• Support behaviour, safeguarding and positive engagement
• Work collaboratively with external agencies and parents
• Attend and contribute to leadership meetings
• Support delivery and evaluation of Pupil Premium strategy
About You
You are an experienced and reflective leader who:
• Is a qualified teacher with a relevant degree
• Has experience working with pupils with SEMH and EBSA
• Has successfully improved teaching and learning across a school or department
• Is confident using assessment and data to drive progress
• Is an effective coach and developer of staff
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence, resilience and strong relational practice
• Is committed to evidence-informed practice and continuous professional growth
Desirable:
• Experience within a Trust or multi-school context
• Willingness to pursue further leadership qualifications (e.g. NPQ)Why Join Arbour Academy?
• Small school environment with strong pastoral systems
• Trauma-informed, therapeutic approach
• Opportunity to shape whole-school teaching and learning strategy
• Visible and supportive senior leadership team
• Part of Kings Academy Trust — collaborative and values-driven
• This is a rare opportunity for a committed leader to make a profound difference in a specialist setting where inclusion and high expectations go hand in hand.
Further Information & Application Details
For further information, please contact:
Mrs Colette Heavey Executive School Business Manager 01925 452010✉️ colette.heavey@tkas.org.uk
Application forms should be emailed to:✉️recruitment@tkas.org.uk
Key Dates
Closing date:12 noon, Friday 20th March 2026
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 23rd March 2026
Start date: ASAP
Safeguarding
Kings Academy Trust and Arbour Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online search checks and other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
What the school offers its staff
CPD PACKAGETRUST WELLBEING PACKAGE
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.