26 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    1st September 2026 (or as soon as possible near to that start date)

  • Closing date

    21 June 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    26 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours Teacher hours

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L8 – L12 (£61,534.00 -£67,898.00 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

At Dyke House Academy, we are dedicated to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and high-achieving learning community. We believe in nurturing both the academic excellence and the personal growth of every student. As we enter an exciting next phase of development, we are seeking an inspirational and visionary leader to join our dynamic Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

As Assistant Principal, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the school. You will work closely with the Principal and Vice Principal to maintain high standards of behaviour, drive academic attainment, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

This is a multi-faceted leadership role that balances strategic oversight with a hands-on presence across the school. The successful candidate will lead by example, inspiring staff and students alike to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:-

  • Ensure the Academy achieves the objectives and targets set out in the Academy Development Plan.
  • Work on ‘Deeps’ areas as assigned by the Academy Principal.
  • Embed all elements of the ‘Deeps’ within the day-to-day workings of the Academy.
  • Promote the ‘Every Child Matters’ agenda and promote equal opportunities at all levels of Academy activity.
  • Constantly promote the personal development of all staff and participate in development, management activities and research.
  • Be accountable for student progression for allocated classes and be responsible for effective classroom management.
  • Strive to deliver outstanding lessons and deliver interactive lessons with students.
  • Work to student targets and ensure that progress is tracked through a range of strategies.
  • Take part in coaching and mentoring programmes to support colleagues and develop own practice


What the school offers its staff

Northern Education Trust offers:

  • The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
  • The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
  • The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
  • A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
  • A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

  • Free flu vaccinations
  • Free onsite parking
  • High quality continuous professional development
  • Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Dyke House Sports and Technology College

School type
Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1294 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01429 266377

Arranging a visit to Dyke House Sports and Technology College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email a.thompson1@northerneducationtrust.org.

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