14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    4 January 2027

  • Closing date

    22 June 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    8 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time: Monday - Friday, 32.50hours per week. This is an all year round role.

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Leadership pay range L11-L15

What skills and experience we're looking for

Be part of something bigger. Make a difference every day.

The Assistant Headteacher role is an exciting addition to the Gloucester Academy team. Currently the Senior Leadership team is composed of two Deputy Headteachers who have strategic overview across the school, four Assistant Headteachers leading on teaching and learning, behaviour, raising standards and personal development, two Associate Assistant Heads leading on early help, and pastoral matters and our SEND coordinator

This leadership position is open to dynamic, inspiring, and outstanding leaders who have a proven track record of delivering excellent attainment and achievement. The role requires strategic thinking and an ability to lead from the front whilst offering challenge and support to all stakeholders. The role is defined by the skills and attributes of the candidate we employ but we are looking for someone initially with a proven record of delivering excellent lessons and the ability to lead and inspire others

You will have:

  • A passion for education and improving life chances for all students
  • The ability to inspire, motivate and empower staff and students
  • Experience leading whole-school initiatives successfully
  • Strong interpersonal and strategic leadership skills
  • High expectations alongside empathy, resilience and integrity
  • A shared commitment to inclusion, equality and continuous improvement

About our school:

At Gloucester Academy, ambition, excellence and pride underpin everything we do. Our mission is to give students a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.

As part of Greenshaw Learning Trust, Gloucester Academy has experienced significant transformation and improvement. We are proud to provide a disruption-free learning environment where students and staff can flourish. We place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, collaboration and professional growth through high-quality CPD, centralised systems and a supportive leadership culture.

Located in the heart of Gloucester, our school serves a diverse and vibrant community, and we are deeply committed to ensuring every student achieves their full potential.

Working at Greenshaw Learning Trust:

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Professional development and career progression
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Blue Light Card
  • Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Gym discounts
  • Free eye tests
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Flexible working opportunities

Flexible working can be discussed with applicants on an individual basis.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 11:59pm on 22nd June 2026. Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Commitment to safeguarding

Greenshaw Learning Trust are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Gloucester Academy

School type
Academies, None, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
936 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Phone number
01452 428819

Secondary School

Arranging a visit to Gloucester Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cosment@gloucesteracademy.co.uk.

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