Assistant Headteacher - Achievement Lead
Furness Academy, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9BB15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 February 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: Full time 1.0 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L15 - L18, £73,105 - £78,702
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Senior or middle leadership experience in secondary school with strong evidence of success and impact, at a department or year group level
- Experience of leadership of whole school initiatives.
- An exceptional leader with a track record for improving student outcomes
- An outstanding classroom practitioner with a deep subject knowledge with proven track record of success
- An inspirational leader with the ability to motivate and develop colleagues.
- Passionate about education and dedicated to inspiring students.
- An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, who is at ease with all stakeholders but particularly students and parents/carers
- Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Committed to continuous professional development, with a deep knowledge and clear understanding of educational legislation, new innovation and developments
What the school offers its staff
- A seven school multi-academy Trust with over 2600 students, four schools rated Ofsted Good and two rated Ofsted Outstanding, with excellent potential for the future;
- A family of schools with a comprehensive intake, playing a key role in our local community and a strong foundation of moral purpose;
- A Trust that has at its heart a sense of ambition and determination to deliver excellent teaching, care and holistic school experience.
- A Trust whose work is underpinned by the values of collaboration, aspiration, excellence and integrity to deliver the best possible education and opportunities for all students.
Further information about the job
At Furness Education Trust, our vision is “Working together to achieve excellence for all.” We are deeply committed to educational excellence, ensuring every child reaches their full potential. Our Trust is an exceptional place to work, offering a supportive and dedicated team of staff who share a common goal of making a difference to the life opportunities of pupils. We take great pride in developing and nurturing talent by providing extensive opportunities for staff training and professional development. Whether you're an experienced educator or just starting your journey in education, Furness Education Trust is a place where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Furness Education Trust is a dynamic and inclusive multi-academy trust based in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria serving the Furness Community, located near the centre of the historic shipbuilding town, we are close to the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park. Currently comprised of seven schools including two secondary schools; Furness Academy and Walney School and five primary schools, the Trust aims to develop best practice by collaborating and working together to give the best of everything to every child.
Furness Academy is seeking an inspirational senior leader to join our dedicated team. In this senior leadership role, you will lead whole school strategies that raise achievement and secure good progress for all students. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, where every student is supported to reach their full potential. As Achievement Lead, you will play a vital part in promoting a culture where every student, regardless of starting point, feels valued, supported, and motivated to succeed across all aspects of academy life.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and contribute to the vision, sense of purpose and pride that exists within Furness Academy.
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.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Furness Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1188 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Furness Academy website
- Email address
- swilson@furnesseducationtrust.co.uk
Furness Academy is an 11-16 Academy, with a current roll of 875 students. Here, we believe that what matters most is people. We understand that building positive, respectful relationships between everyone in our Academy is really important in making Furness Academy a truly exciting place to work and learn.
Arranging a visit to Furness Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email swilson@furnesseducationtrust.co.uk.
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