14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    1 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    15 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: Full time, 195 days per year

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L10 - L14

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an exceptional and values-driven leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher – Belonging. This is a pivotal role focused on shaping a school culture where every student feels safe, valued, and empowered to succeed.

Our school has seen significant developments in the key area of behaviour over the past seven years, leading to improvements in metrics including suspensions, rewards, and in particular very low levels of permanent exclusion, of which we are rightly proud. We are now seeking a highly credible candidate to work with our Deputy Headteacher (Inclusion) in our Senior Leadership Team, which has been recently expanded due to our increasing capacity.

This is an exciting time in the further development of our school, ensuring that equity, opportunity and community are central in all we do, and supporting our work as an inclusive school serving the thriving market town of Wellington. Relational and trauma-informed practice, as well as high expectations and the importance of preparing students effectively for adulthood, will be at the forefront of our support for students, with behaviour, pedagogy and curriculum working together to ensure that our students receive the very best education in and out of the classroom each day.

The successful candidate will lead strategically on behaviour, rewards and participation, ensuring consistently high standards across the school, with additional responsibility for the effective quality assurance of Alternative Provision, and ensuring that cover arrangements support our most vulnerable students. This role is central to creating a strong sense of belonging for all members of our community.

We are looking for a leader who:

  • Feels that integrity is their key value.
  • Has a proven track record of impact in pastoral leadership, behaviour or inclusion.
  • Is passionate about creating an inclusive school culture where every student belongs.
  • Demonstrates strong strategic thinking alongside excellent operational leadership.
  • Has the ability to inspire, challenge, and support staff at all levels.
  • Is committed to high expectations, consistency and continuous improvement.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

  • The chance to join one of the most improved schools in Somerset.
  • A fantastic staff team who enjoy working together to support our students.
  • A supportive and ambitious leadership team.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A school community committed to inclusion and excellence.
  • A chance to make a significant impact on student experience and outcomes.

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

The Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work here to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Court Fields School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
826 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
Court Fields School website
Email address
jmartin@courtfields.bep.ac
Phone number
01823 664201
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Court Fields School has nearly 800 students on roll and is an 11-16 fully comprehensive secondary school. Our 3 values of ‘Achieve, Belong and Participate’ drive all that we do.

At Court Fields School our priority is our students: their academic and pastoral outcomes. We focus on high quality teaching and learning and promote a climate of success and achievement for every student. We have a passion for and a commitment to the core purpose of education and focus relentlessly on each student’s right to the very best provision. We are committed to fostering self-confidence, enthusiasm, perseverance and integrity.

We continue to work relentlessly to support students to achieve academic success, develop their creativity and excel. We provide a positive learning environment where students encounter a wide range of experiences safely, encouraged by a team of dedicated and highly experienced professionals. Our vibrant learning community, coupled with a culture of high standards and high expectations brings out the best in every student, supports ambition and establishes secure foundations for the future.

Court Fields is an inspiring place to work. Having already made significant improvements over the last 2 years, it is an exciting time to join our team. Our staff, students, parents/carers and community are proud of the school, support its journey, and are committed to ensuring that Court Fields provides the very best for every child.

Staff at all levels have a strong visible presence within the school and both students and staff are responsive to one another. If there is a problem, we will take any action quickly and fairly. There must be no child invisible at The Castle Partnership Trust and incidents are dealt with quickly and effectively, so that children know and trust that we will take care of things and will go the extra mile with them. We are also committed to widening participation so that every child participates in learning and enrichment. All members of the school community are expected to pursue these aims.

Arranging a visit to Court Fields School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jmartin@courtfields.bep.ac.

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