Senior Assistant Headteacher – Student Outcomes

Job Description: Senior Assistant Headteacher – Student Outcomes Start Date: 1st

September 2026

Contract: Full-time. 1-year fixed term contract with the view of making the role

permanent at the end of the contract

Pay Scale: Leadership Scale L12 - 16 Location: Wadebridge School Reports To: Headteacher

Job Description:

Wadebridge School is seeking an enthusiastic and visionary Senior

Assistant Headteacher to drive student outcomes. This role will focus on ensuring excellence in

assessment practices, curriculum development, and student progress and

outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background and

a commitment to continuous improvement at Wadebridge School.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic

Leadership:

Collaborate

with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement

a comprehensive educational strategy that aligns with the school’s vision

and goals.

Promote

a culture of high expectations for teaching, learning, and student

achievement.

Bring

about an improvement in student outcomes. Regularly review and update relevant whole school

policies, SEF and School Development Plan in focus areas.

2. Assessment

and Feedback:

Oversee

the assessment framework, ensuring consistency and effectiveness in

tracking student progress.

Promote

a culture of constructive feedback to enhance student learning and

outcomes.

3. Curriculum

Development:

Ensure

the curriculum is broad, balanced, and relevant, meeting the needs of all

students.

Monitor

and evaluate curriculum delivery and make recommendations for

improvements.

4. Student

Progress and Outcomes:

Analyse

data on student performance to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Implement

targeted interventions to support students in achieving their academic

potential.

5. Professional

Development:

Organize

and lead training sessions focused on raising standards, curriculum, and

assessment.

6. Collaboration

and Communication:

Foster

strong communication channels between staff, parents, and students

regarding academic expectations and progress.

Engage

with external partners and educational bodies to enhance the school’s

educational offerings.

7.

Additional Responsibilities:

Contribute

to the overall leadership and management of the school, participating in

strategic planning and decision-making processes.

Support

the school leadership in operational duties as required.

Line

Manage allocated AHT’s and their area(s) of responsibility and

accountability.

Qualifications and Skills:

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