Assistant Headteacher – Curriculum & Teaching
The Ramsey Academy, Halstead, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2HR14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
10 December 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 November 2025
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, Permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership 8 - 12
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Trust is looking to appoint an ambitious and highly motivated Assistant Headteacher and invites applications from professionals with vision and drive to inspire and lead on the strategic development of aspects of the curriculum and teaching in the school.
We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to be responsible for the implementation of key strategies and policies to secure continued school improvement. We are looking for someone who puts students first, proactively focuses on the development, sharing and monitoring of best practice to help across the school.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent, inspiring class teacher with a proven track record of strong student progress, and with a passion to make a difference for all our students. The role involves working closely with the newly appointed Deputy Headteacher and Head of School to lead and be accountable for key aspects identified in the job description such as(but not exhaustive).
- Key Stage 3 lead (assessment, curriculum, teaching and learning, homework, parents’ evenings & events)
- Foundational knowledge (reading, spelling, handwriting, maths)
- Reading strategy lead
- Oracy strategy lead
The successful candidate will be a key point of contact for all staff, families and relevant stakeholders, and organisational skills are key. They will be actively encouraged and supported to engage with high quality CPD as part of this role.
An application can be downloaded from the Academy’s website www.ramseyacademy.com. Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Downes cdownes@ramseyacademy.com
What the school offers its staff
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Downes.If you would like toinformallydiscussthis opportunity, pleasefeel free to contact Mr Mallard,DeputyHeadteacher or MrAppleford,Head of School via Mrs Downes, to arrangethis.
Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 744 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Ramsey Academy, Halstead website
- Email address
- Recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org
The Ramsey Academy is a popular over-subscribed secondary school in the heart of the Halstead community.
Our focus is to ‘Achieve Excellence Together’. We work hard to support students in their educational journey and provide them with the skills and knowledge they need for their future.
The Ramsey Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy
Arranging a visit to The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org.
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