Assistant Headteacher (Pupil Premium and Disadvantage Lead)

Lea Manor High School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  7 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £71,330.00 - £78,702.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership – SCP 14-18

Assistant Headteacher (Pupil Premium and Disadvantage Lead) job summary

Assistant Headteacher - Lea Manor High School

(preferably either Pupil Premium and Disadvantage Lead)

Salary: Leadership - SCP 14-18

Job start: September 2026

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 4th May 2026 at 12:00pm

Following a historic and highly successful Ofsted inspection in January 2026, we are proud to announce that Lea Manor High School has been recognised as a beacon of educational excellence. This achievement marks a period of truly transformational change for our community. We have moved beyond simple improvement to fundamentally redefine the aspirations of our students, establishing outstanding provision as our daily standard. We have cultivated an environment where academic rigor meets deep pastoral care—a place where students do not just attend, but flourish.

Lea Manor High School is seeking to recruit a talented, dynamic and ambitious Assistant Headteacher. The successful candidate needs to be an inspirational, motivated and committed leader, with the ability to support us on the next chapter of our journey of excellence.

We are looking for someone who can lead us with care, compassion and conviction, and be an integral part of our community. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant difference to the future of the pupils at Lea Manor High School.

The role will provide professional leadership and management for the academy in line with our vision, mission and values and to ensure continued improvement and success through high quality education which inspires and motivates in order to secure excellent education for all our pupils.

Lea Manor High School is a happy, ambitious learning community that thrives on high expectations. Widely recognised as an inclusive school, we care deeply for all students and are wholly committed to supporting their success regardless of ability or background.

As a proud member of the Chiltern Learning Trust—an outstanding and progressive multi-academy trust in Bedfordshire—we offer a collaborative environment where no two days are the same.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience, and a passion for English education, we want to hear from you.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training

• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities

• Refer a friend scheme

• Generous pension schemes

• Employee assistance programme

• Employee of the month scheme

• Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Thursday 7th May 2026. Interviews will be held shortly after.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Visit our website: www.leamanorhighschool.org

Follow us on Twitter: @leamanorschool

Please Note: We are unable to accept CVs. All applications must be made through My New Term.

We thank you for your interest in this role.

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

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Lea Manor High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 994 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lea Manor High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lea-manor-high-school-performing-arts-college-luton

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