Assistant Headteacher - Quality of Education

Assistant Headteacher – Quality of Education - L13 - L17 - Start Date - 1st September 2026 Bradfield Secondary School is a thriving 11–16 academy within the INOVA Multi-Academy Trust, serving over 1,000 students. Rated “Good” by Ofsted in 2025, the school continues to grow in reputation and ambition. We are now seeking an inspirational Assistant Headteacher to join our highly successful leadership team, helping to ensure every pupil is supported to achieve exceptional progress and outcomes.

Job Overview

Bradfield Secondary School prepares pupils to thrive in a world that is technologically advanced, dynamic, and diverse. As Assistant Headteacher for Quality of Education, you will play a pivotal role in realising this vision by leading the strategic development of teaching, learning, and curriculum across the school.

Central to this role is a deep understanding that high-quality education is driven by the effective implementation of SEND strategy and intelligent use of pedagogical technology, and that these are not peripheral initiatives but fundamental levers for equity, inclusion, and excellence.

You will ensure that every pupil—regardless of background, ability, or need—receives an education that nurtures curiosity, deep knowledge, independence, and strong moral foundations. Our ambition to eradicate the disadvantaged gap and secure exceptional progress for all underpins all strategic decision-making.

This position sits at the heart of a collaborative, innovative, and ambitious staff culture. We believe every member of staff has a profound impact on pupils’ daily lives, and we are committed to continuous improvement. In the spirit of the kaizen philosophy, we expect all colleagues to model openness, humility, and a daily commitment to getting better.

The successful candidate will actively foster a culture where feedback is routinely sought, assumptions are challenged, and practice is refined through professional dialogue and reflection.

You will champion this culture by empowering teachers, celebrating innovation, and ensuring that feedback is embraced as a driver for measurable improvement in classroom practice and pupil outcomes.

You will lead a team of professionals who love working with young people and who share a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn from one another, and a belief that success extends far beyond academic results. You will expect colleagues to

engage critically with evidence, implementation quality, and impact, ensuring that strategies translate into improved learning experiences for pupils.

This is an opportunity to shape a school where childhood is valued, where staff are trusted as experts, and where pupils are encouraged to work hard and embrace challenge. Your leadership will help ensure that Bradfield Secondary School remains a place where students grow into compassionate, resilient young people who are ready to make a positive impact on the world.

We are looking for a leader who:

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