45 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    7 September 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    24 July 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Leadership Pay Range L12 - L16

What skills and experience we're looking for

An individual who is a positive, aspirational and inspirational classroom teacher with a track record of securing good levels of attainment, particularly for lower-ability pupils in English or mathematics. You will possess an infectious passion for great teaching through an appreciation of cognitive science, pedagogical research, and effective adaptive teaching strategies. This position requires the person to be articulate, resilient, and capable of inspiring staff, pupils, and parents alike.

What the school offers its staff

At Sir John Nelthorpe School, we are highly aspirational in our ambition for every young person to achieve their best and to be their best. Alongside excellent pastoral support and engagement opportunities, we recognise that securing robust foundational skills in English and Mathematics is the single most critical factor for overall pupil academic progression and life chances.

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

Sir John Nelthorpe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and supportive references. An excellent induction and development programme will be available to the successful candidate.

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.

Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning) Candidate Letter - July 26.pdf - 4.38 MB (opens in new tab)
Recruitment Information.pdf - 1.13 MB (opens in new tab)
Assistant Headteacher (Teaching & Learning) Advert - July 2026.pdf - 1.08 MB (opens in new tab)
Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning) Job Description and Person Specification-July 26.pdf - 5.02 MB (opens in new tab)

About Sir John Nelthorpe School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
878 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Sir John Nelthorpe School website
Email address
admin@nelthorpe.org.uk
Phone number
01652 656551
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Arranging a visit to Sir John Nelthorpe School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@nelthorpe.org.uk.

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