Assistant Headteacher
| Posting date: | 01 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2026 |
| Location: | Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8LH |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | c57c978e-c55d-4517-ba53-f14706b8471f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an ambitious and highly effective teacher ready to develop in their career as Assistant Headteacher at Whytemead. 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. You may have experience of middle leadership, but this is not essential.
The successful applicant will already be a highly effective practitioner and will be able to:
- Engage and motivate children to do their best.
- Be emotionally intelligent and a positive, enthusiastic & 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.
What the school offers its staff
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.
We can offer you:
- A supportive environment where staff and children learn alongside each other.
- Friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning in a happy and secure environment.
- An excellent staff team, who work highly effectively with each other whilst having high aspirations and standards.
- A supportive academy trust which provides excellent professional support and development opportunities across a range of local schools.
Further details about the role
For a list of essential and/or desirable criteria please see the personal specification and job description available to download alongside this advert. Application forms should be sent to recruitment@schoolsworks.org
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you are interested in applying and would like to visit the school please contact Charley George, Office Manager Tel: 01903 202639 or email her at: office@whytemead.school. We do recommend that you also visit our school website https://www.whytemead.w-sussex.sch.uk/ for further information about our school.
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.
We are seeking an ambitious and highly effective teacher ready to develop in their career as Assistant Headteacher at Whytemead. 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. You may have experience of middle leadership, but this is not essential.
The successful applicant will already be a highly effective practitioner and will be able to:
- Engage and motivate children to do their best.
- Be emotionally intelligent and a positive, enthusiastic & 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.
What the school offers its staff
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.
We can offer you:
- A supportive environment where staff and children learn alongside each other.
- Friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning in a happy and secure environment.
- An excellent staff team, who work highly effectively with each other whilst having high aspirations and standards.
- A supportive academy trust which provides excellent professional support and development opportunities across a range of local schools.
Further details about the role
For a list of essential and/or desirable criteria please see the personal specification and job description available to download alongside this advert. Application forms should be sent to recruitment@schoolsworks.org
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you are interested in applying and would like to visit the school please contact Charley George, Office Manager Tel: 01903 202639 or email her at: office@whytemead.school. We do recommend that you also visit our school website https://www.whytemead.w-sussex.sch.uk/ for further information about our school.
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.