Assistant Headteacher
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 April 2026 |
| Location: | Staines, Surrey, TW18 3HD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | add90250-a7e8-4216-8ba8-d9125a5540f3 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional and highly motivated leader to join our senior leadership team as Assistant Headteacher, with strategic responsibility for Behaviour, Attendance and Safeguarding, including serving as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
This is a key leadership role where you will drive a strong culture of high expectations, inclusion, and student wellbeing, ensuring that every child feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.
Key Responsibilities
Behaviour & Culture
• Lead and implement a whole-school behaviour strategy that promotes high standards and positive relationships
• Monitor and evaluate behaviour systems, ensuring consistency across the school
• Support staff in managing behaviour effectively through coaching and professional development
Attendance
• Develop and implement strategies to improve student attendance and punctuality
• Analyse attendance data to identify trends and target interventions
• Work closely with families and external agencies to remove barriers to attendance
Safeguarding (DSL)
• Take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school
• Ensure compliance with statutory safeguarding requirements and policies
• Manage safeguarding referrals and work with external agencies
• Train and support staff to maintain a strong safeguarding culture
We are looking for a candidate who:
• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of impact
• Has successful leadership experience, ideally in behaviour, inclusion, or safeguarding
• Has (or is willing to obtain) DSL training and experience
• Demonstrates resilience, integrity, and a commitment to improving life chances for all students
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• A chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young people
We welcome applicants to visit the school and meet with a member of SLT. Please contact Hannah McKenna (Assistant Head) h.mckenna@hythe.surrey.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
Further details about the role
Applications will be reviewed on receipt and interviews will be held as required. Early application is therefore recommended and the school reserves the right to close the advert on appointment of the post.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Hythe Community Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and the successful applicant will be registered, as required, with the relevant body.
About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional and highly motivated leader to join our senior leadership team as Assistant Headteacher, with strategic responsibility for Behaviour, Attendance and Safeguarding, including serving as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
This is a key leadership role where you will drive a strong culture of high expectations, inclusion, and student wellbeing, ensuring that every child feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.
Key Responsibilities
Behaviour & Culture
• Lead and implement a whole-school behaviour strategy that promotes high standards and positive relationships
• Monitor and evaluate behaviour systems, ensuring consistency across the school
• Support staff in managing behaviour effectively through coaching and professional development
Attendance
• Develop and implement strategies to improve student attendance and punctuality
• Analyse attendance data to identify trends and target interventions
• Work closely with families and external agencies to remove barriers to attendance
Safeguarding (DSL)
• Take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school
• Ensure compliance with statutory safeguarding requirements and policies
• Manage safeguarding referrals and work with external agencies
• Train and support staff to maintain a strong safeguarding culture
We are looking for a candidate who:
• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of impact
• Has successful leadership experience, ideally in behaviour, inclusion, or safeguarding
• Has (or is willing to obtain) DSL training and experience
• Demonstrates resilience, integrity, and a commitment to improving life chances for all students
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• A chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young people
We welcome applicants to visit the school and meet with a member of SLT. Please contact Hannah McKenna (Assistant Head) h.mckenna@hythe.surrey.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
Further details about the role
Applications will be reviewed on receipt and interviews will be held as required. Early application is therefore recommended and the school reserves the right to close the advert on appointment of the post.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Hythe Community Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and the successful applicant will be registered, as required, with the relevant body.