Assistant Headteacher - Student Belonging
| Posting date: | 07 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 568e9fcb-27da-49c5-ad8b-41d2ef9f0ac3 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
At Testwood School, we believe that academic success is built on a foundation of care, inclusivity and ambition.
For September 2026, we are seeking a passionate and perceptive Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team and to take specific responsibility for Student Belonging in addition to other duties and responsibilities appropriate with senior leadership.
This vital role requires a leader who understands that belonging is the heartbeat of an effective learning community.
We are seeking a resilient and tenacious leader with experience of leading change and a passion for the development of young people.
The successful candidate will build meaningful relationships, with our values of caring, inclusive and ambitious at the heart of all decisions. They will be able to translate the concept of belonging into the practical reality of school life, from the structure of tutor time to the vibrancy of the House system.
Ultimately, we are looking for an aspirational professional who can inspire both staff and students, ensuring that every individual at Testwood feels seen, valued, and motivated to be caring, inclusive and ambitious.
What the school offers its staff
Testwood School is a great place to work and develop as a teacher. It has a strong sense of community where students are at the heart of what we do.
Commitment to safeguarding
Testwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks.
At Testwood School, we believe that academic success is built on a foundation of care, inclusivity and ambition.
For September 2026, we are seeking a passionate and perceptive Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team and to take specific responsibility for Student Belonging in addition to other duties and responsibilities appropriate with senior leadership.
This vital role requires a leader who understands that belonging is the heartbeat of an effective learning community.
We are seeking a resilient and tenacious leader with experience of leading change and a passion for the development of young people.
The successful candidate will build meaningful relationships, with our values of caring, inclusive and ambitious at the heart of all decisions. They will be able to translate the concept of belonging into the practical reality of school life, from the structure of tutor time to the vibrancy of the House system.
Ultimately, we are looking for an aspirational professional who can inspire both staff and students, ensuring that every individual at Testwood feels seen, valued, and motivated to be caring, inclusive and ambitious.
What the school offers its staff
Testwood School is a great place to work and develop as a teacher. It has a strong sense of community where students are at the heart of what we do.
Commitment to safeguarding
Testwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks.