Moulton School and Science College · Northampton, East Midlands
Assistant Headteacher Salary: Leadership scale L11-15 Support with relocation expenses, if necessary, is available for the right candidate. Who Are We Looking For? We are seeking a new senior leader who values our history and achievements while continuing to strengthen the school's many excellent qualities. We need an outstanding leader with presence who is compassionate, genuine, humble and has exceptional interpersonal abilities. Working within a supportive and values-driven culture, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the future of the school, ensuring that Moulton pupils are academically and socially equipped to be successful in future learning and career pathways. You will have a demonstrable track record of successful leadership. You may be an Assistant Headteacher ready for a fresh challenge, or an experienced middle leader looking for the next step - we will give you the freedom to lead. Either way, your exceptional people skills and the ability to establish relationships across diverse communities of students and families will set you apart. Most importantly, you will lead with a strong moral compass and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child. You will benefit from an enthusiastic and committed leadership team and a supportive staff. This is more than a leadership role: it’s a chance to shape lives, elevate outcomes, and embed a culture where every young person can thrive. Whether you're an experienced Senior leader or a high-performing middle leader ready to step up, this is your opportunity to lead a foundational aspect of our community in a school that is determined to ensure that all students can go on to aspirational pathways when they leave us at the end of their Moulton Journey. Please see the attached pack for a full job description and person specification. Inspection Report - June 2023 “Leaders think carefully about the curriculum they provide for pupils. They make sure that pupils can study a broad and ambitious range of subjects, including in the sixth form. The curriculum prepares pupils well for further study at post-16 and beyond.” “Teachers, including those in the sixth form, have strong subject knowledge. They select activities that help pupils understand new learning readily. Teachers adapt the delivery of the curriculum to make sure that pupils with SEND also learn well.” “Leaders promote pupils’ personal development well, including in the sixth form. This helps pupils to develop their confidence and character. The life skills curriculum prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain.” “There is a strong culture of safeguarding in the school. Leaders are vigilant in keeping pupils safe. They have established an effective system for recording and monitoring the safety of pupils. They act speedily when a pupil is at risk of potential harm.” “Governors know the school well. They visit the school regularly to keep themselves we