Assistant Headteacher - Assessment & Progress

Bourton Meadow Academy, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 7HX

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  29 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £54,394.00 - £60,145.00 Annually (Actual)

Assistant Headteacher - Assessment & Progress job summary

Your Role:

As the Assistant Headteacher - Assessment and Progress, you will

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the school’s assessment framework, ensuring rigorous, effective, and meaningful evaluation of pupil progress.

• Work closely with teachers and curriculum leaders to integrate assessment into daily teaching and learning practices.

• Analyse pupil progress data to identify trends, inform interventions, and support year-on-year improvements in attainment.

• Provide guidance, coaching, and professional development for staff on effective assessment, data interpretation, and evidence based strategies to improve learning outcomes.

• Contribute strategically to the School Improvement Plan, self evaluation processes, and reporting to governors and other stakeholders.

• Act as a visible and inspirational leader across the school, promoting a culture where assessment is used to support and challenge every learner.

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistency and quality across curriculum delivery and assessment practices.

• Support the Head of School in the day to day running of the school.

What We Are Looking For:

The successful candidate will be:

• A qualified teacher with experience in primary education across multiple key stages.

• An experienced leader in assessment and data driven teaching, with a proven track record of improving pupil outcomes (ideally with experience of Insight and Pixl however training can be given).

• Passionate about teaching and learning, and committed to closing attainment gaps while fostering high standards for all children.

• An approachable and inspiring communicator, capable of building strong relationships with staff, pupils, governors, and parents.

• Able to model best practice, deliver effective CPD, and drive strategic initiatives across the school.

• Committed to promoting and upholding our inclusive, collaborative, and aspirational school culture.

  We Offer:

• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.

• A strong and inclusive school ethos with dedicated staff and happy pupils.

• Opportunities to lead innovation, influence school development, and make a lasting impact.

• Access to professional development and a culture that values growth and collaboration.

• Support and development opportunities as part of Campfire Education Trust.

  Bourton Meadow Academy is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to references

  and an enhanced DBS check.

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.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bourton Meadow Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 602 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bourton Meadow Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bourton-meadow-academy

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