26 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    14 February 2027

  • Closing date

    5 October 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    9 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover

Full time equivalent salary

£63,688 - £70,275 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • A passionate and successful teacher with a proven track record of improving outcomes for pupils.
  • An inspiring leader who can motivate, influence and develop others.
  • Someone with experience of leading improvement initiatives and driving positive change.
  • A collaborative professional who builds strong relationships and works effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • A strategic thinker who can balance day-to-day operational leadership with long-term planning.
  • A resilient, adaptable and solution-focused individual who remains calm under pressure.
  • A strong advocate for inclusion and high aspirations for all learners.
  • Someone committed to continuous professional development and helping others grow.
  • A qualified teacher with the skills, knowledge and ambition to contribute to senior leadership within a specialist setting.

What the school offers its staff

  • The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people every day.
  • A rewarding role where no two days are ever the same.
  • The chance to work alongside passionate, skilled and supportive colleagues.
  • Excellent professional development and training opportunities.
  • A culture built on collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.
  • The opportunity to be part of Enable Trust, a growing organisation committed to achieving the very best outcomes for pupils.
  • A welcoming and supportive school community where your contribution is valued and recognised.

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.

What you'll be doing

  • Leading and championing high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across the school.
  • Driving improvement priorities that raise achievement, engagement and outcomes for all pupils.
  • Supporting and developing colleagues through coaching, mentoring and professional development.
  • Using data, evidence and evaluation to inform decision-making and secure continuous improvement.
  • Promoting high expectations, inclusion and ambition for every pupil.
  • Working alongside the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to deliver the school's vision and strategic priorities.
  • Leading agreed areas of school improvement and ensuring initiatives deliver measurable impact.
  • Contributing to self-evaluation, policy development and organisational effectiveness.
  • Building strong relationships with pupils, families, governors and external professionals.
  • Promoting a culture of safeguarding, wellbeing, inclusion and excellence across the school.

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.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

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

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Oct25 (1).pdf - 1.05 MB (opens in new tab)
CUL Assistant Headteacher Candidate Pack.pdf - 2.06 MB (opens in new tab)

About Culverhill School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 7 to 16
Size
152 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Culverhill School website
Email address
Recruitment@enabletrust.org.uk
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