Assistant Headteacher
Bournemouth School, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PY14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
7 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £69,596-£76,772 Annually (Actual) L13-L17
What skills and experience we're looking for
Bournemouth School is an 11–18 selective grammar school for boys, with a co-educational sixth form. Established in 1901 and converted to academy status in 2011, the school serves Bournemouth and the surrounding areas. In February 2024, Bournemouth School was judged “Outstanding” – a testament to the quality of teaching, leadership, and the success of our students.
The successful applicant will be joining the School at an exciting time. The current headteacher is retiring at the end of December after 17 years in post, with his place being taken by one of the current Deputy Headteachers, Mrs Katie Ateaque. This position is being advertised from September to build capacity within the team and secure a smooth and orderly transition in the School’s Leadership. The specific responsibilities will be decided upon appointment.
No matter what the specific responsibilities, the person appointed will be an excellent teacher and communicator, able to inspire confidence in all stakeholders, and motivate learners to achieve the highest outcomes.
You will be a very effective leader who is able to think strategically and effect improvement. You will work alongside dedicated staff, motivated students, and a supportive board of trustees, all committed to sustaining excellence and inclusion. Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining the school’s status as a beacon of excellence, ensuring that our students continue to flourish and excel in all aspects of their school life.
The Assistant Headteacher will support the strategic leadership and operational management of Bournemouth School. The postholder will lead designated whole-school priorities, contribute to school improvement, and ensure high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour and student achievement.
The Assistant Headteacher will work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to the day-to-day leadership of the school, modelling excellent practice and supporting the school’s ethos of academic excellence and personal development.
What the school offers its staff
Bournemouth School is a fantastic place to work. The school’s atmosphere is calm and purposeful, and our success is built upon the foundations of hard work, discipline, smart appearance, and, most importantly, respect.
• A welcoming staff and commitment from SLT and Trustees to promote and support staff wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering a wide range of support and benefits.
• Able, motivated and polite students who are a privilege to teach.
• Extensive CPD programme (for ECTs and experienced staff) to support individual professional development.
• Teacher pension scheme.
Further information about the job
Applying for the job
For more information visit www.bournemouth-school.org
Please apply using the standard online application form. CVs will not be considered.
Should you need support, please contact recruitment@bournemouth-school.org
Applications must arrive by 9 am on Thursday 7 May 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
Shortlisted applicants will be informed by Wednesday 13 May.
Interviews will be held on Monday 18 May.
Arranging a visit to Bournemouth School
To arrange a visit, please contact recruitment@bournemouth-school.org. The school will accommodate visits from prospective applicants from Monday 27 April until Friday 1 May.
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.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks, including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025).
To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Bournemouth School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1284 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bournemouth School website
- Email address
- recruitment@bournemouth-school.org
- Phone number
- 01202 512609
Bournemouth School, founded in 1901, is an over-subscribed grammar school serving Bournemouth and the surrounding area. As a stand-alone academy we set our own priorities - and we choose to focus our efforts upon improving the quality of teaching and learning, and raising student attainment across the curriculum. We enjoy an excellent local reputation, the support of parents and the community, and talented and dedicated staff, both at the chalk face and behind the scenes. Most important of all, we benefit from an able and receptive student body that never fails to impress and surprise.
In February 2024 we were graded outstanding in all areas by OFSTED. However we have not rested on our laurels and are constantly seeking ways to improve all aspects of our provision.
We are proud of our traditions and our heritage but also acutely aware of our responsibility to nurture, inspire and prepare our students to take their places as leaders and innovators in a rapidly changing world.
We strive to ensure that every student reaches their full potential and enjoys learning. At the same time, we appreciate the importance of giving our students the broadest possible range of opportunities outside the classroom and encouraging them to develop their sporting, artistic and creative talents. Throughout all aspects of our work are embedded our core values of hard work, discipline, smart appearance and respect. We encourage our students to contribute positively to their own community and beyond.
Arranging a visit to Bournemouth School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bournemouth-school.org.
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