Assistant Headteacher

Bowman Academy, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9BN

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 26 or sooner

• Closing date

  21 October 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  10 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - I Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £60,145 - £66,368

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bowman Academy is a brand new specialist all-through free school for pupils aged 4-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.Admissions to the school is for pupils with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) issued by the Local Authority. Bowman Academy is located in the market town of Shepshed, Leicestershire.

At Bowman Academy, we will provide a tailored curriculum designed to prepare pupils to be confident, successful and resilient individuals who make outstanding progress and are prepared for life after school.

The school officially opened inAugust 2024 and is part of the Community Inclusive Trust, a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role and to ensure your suitability for this role.

What the school offers its staff

The benefits we can offer:

• An outstanding induction process
• A large, friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team
• A personalised CPD Programme and Career Progression and Development Opportunities
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people
• An opportunity to be involved in the development and progression of our Academy and the wider local community
• An innovative, forward thinking leadership team
• Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike2Work Scheme

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.

For more information about this role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Kelly Atilkan on 01509 363063 or bowman.enquiries@bowman-cit.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 8am Tuesday, 21st October 2025

Interviews will take place: TBC

CIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.

Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

Asst Headteacher Person Specification.pdf - 111 KB (opens in new tab)

Asst Headteacher Job Description.pdf - 90.8 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bowman Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 16
• School size: 41 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bowman Academy website
• Email address: enquiries@bowman-cit.co.uk
• Phone number: 01509 363063
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bowman-academy

Arranging a visit to Bowman Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@bowman-cit.co.uk.

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