Associate Assistant Headteacher with Head of Maths

Sturminster Newton High School, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1DT

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible or September 2026

• Closing date

  24 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £54,394.00 - £60,145.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership Pay Range: L3 – L7: £54,394 - £60,145 per annum (subject to experience)

Associate Assistant Headteacher with Head of Maths job summary

Salary: Leadership Pay Range: L3 - L7: £54,394 - £60,145 per annum (subject to experience)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

We are seeking an ambitious and dynamic Associate Assistant Headteacher (Head of Maths) to join our leadership team and drive continued excellence across the Maths department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced middle leader or existing senior leader eager to shape whole-school strategy while leading a high-performing department. The successful candidate will combine exceptional subject expertise with the vision, integrity and leadership skills needed to inspire students and colleagues alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and quality-assure the Maths department to secure exceptional outcomes for all students
• Contribute strategically to whole-school priorities as part of the senior leadership team
• Champion high standards in teaching, learning and curriculum design
• Support and coach colleagues at all career stages, fostering a culture of professional growth
• Use assessment and data effectively to inform improvement planning
• Model outstanding classroom practice and positive behaviour expectations
• Support the academic and holistic development of students across the school

We are looking for a passionate and reflective leader who:

• Has a proven track record of raising student achievement in Maths
• Can motivate teams and lead change with clarity, empathy and ambition
• Is committed to inclusion and ensuring every student thrives
• Communicates effectively with staff, students and families
• Upholds the values and ethos of our school community

These responsibilities will sit alongside the normal responsibilities of a classroom teacher and leader in our school. Please note, the Associate Assistant Headteacher responsibilities of this role will be reviewed before 31st August 2028 and will be discussed further at interview.

Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the School, please do not hesitate to contact Jo Bruton, Head's PA on 4179jbr@mysnhs.net who will be happy to arrange this.

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This will be part of safer recruitment check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST 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 have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role will include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to day basis. SAST 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 meet the person specification and is subject to an enhanced DBS and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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 Sturminster Newton High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 617 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sturminster Newton High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sturminster-newton-high-school-sturminster-newton

Sturminster Newton High School is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school with a good reputation as a small, community focussed school serving a wide rural catchment area. We are extremely proud of our school where we set high standards for academic and personal achievement and we value the size of our school community which allows staff and students know one another and students to be treated and valued as individuals.

The school promotes a happy and purposeful teaching environment, where all are supported and encouraged to do their best. “pupils are now making better progress than they have in previous years.” Ofsted 2018. In September 2021 the school introduced a broad enrichment programme, designed to compensate for missed opportunities during the pandemic, where we offer a variety of academic, creative, sporting and wellbeing activities run by the school and local community.

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