Senior Assistant Headteacher – Student Outcomes
Wadebridge School, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6BU8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 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
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1-year fixed term contract with the view of making the role permanent at the end of the contract
Pay scale
- Leadership Scale L12 - L16
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Description: Senior Assistant Headteacher – Student Outcomes
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Contract: Full-time. 1-year fixed term contract with the view of making the role permanent at the end of the contract
Pay Scale: Leadership Scale L12 - 16
Location: Wadebridge School
Reports To: Headteacher
Job Description:
Wadebridge School is seeking an enthusiastic and visionary Senior Assistant Headteacher to drive student outcomes. This role will focus on ensuring excellence in assessment practices, curriculum development, and student progress and outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background and a commitment to continuous improvement at Wadebridge School.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership:
- Collaborate with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement a comprehensive educational strategy that aligns with the school’s vision and goals.
- Promote a culture of high expectations for teaching, learning, and student achievement.
- Bring about an improvement in student outcomes.
- Regularly review and update relevant whole school policies, SEF and School Development Plan in focus areas.
2. Assessment and Feedback:
- Oversee the assessment framework, ensuring consistency and effectiveness in tracking student progress.
- Promote a culture of constructive feedback to enhance student learning and outcomes.
3. Curriculum Development:
- Ensure the curriculum is broad, balanced, and relevant, meeting the needs of all students.
- Monitor and evaluate curriculum delivery and make recommendations for improvements.
4. Student Progress and Outcomes:
- Analyse data on student performance to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Implement targeted interventions to support students in achieving their academic potential.
5. Professional Development:
- Organize and lead training sessions focused on raising standards, curriculum, and assessment.
6. Collaboration and Communication:
- Foster strong communication channels between staff, parents, and students regarding academic expectations and progress.
- Engage with external partners and educational bodies to enhance the school’s educational offerings.
7. Additional Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the overall leadership and management of the school, participating in strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Support the school leadership in operational duties as required.
- Line Manage allocated AHT’s and their area(s) of responsibility and accountability.
Qualifications and Skills:
o A relevant teaching qualification and experience in a school leadership role.
o Proven track record of improving teaching and learning outcomes.
o Strong understanding of current educational trends, pedagogical approaches, and assessment practices.
o Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
o Strong evidence of engagement in local or national leadership development opportunities or qualifications.
o Ability to inspire and motivate staff and students alike.
o Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.
o Evidence of high impact within current role
Personal Qualities
o High expectations of self and others.
o Ability to inspire, motivate, and empower staff and students.
o Commitment to inclusion, equality, and diversity.
o Resilience, adaptability, and a solution-focused approach.
o Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
What the school offers its staff
A School that Cares – About Students & Staff
At Wadebridge School, we balance an unwavering focus on progress and achievement with a strong commitment to student wellbeing. We work tirelessly to support our young people in every aspect of their lives, ensuring they develop the skills and strategies needed to succeed academically and personally.
Our CARE Values
At Wadebridge School, our values define everything we do:
- Community and Cooperation– We work together to create a strong, supportive, and inclusive school.
- Ambition and Achievement– We inspire our students to aim high and reach their full potential.
- Respect and Responsibility– We foster a culture of kindness, integrity, and accountability.
- Enjoyment and Endeavour– We believe learning should be engaging, challenging, and rewarding.
Join Us!
Join us at an exciting time as we continue to drive our school and wider community forwards.
Wadebridge School has just over 1,000 students aged 11 to 16 and has been an academy since 2012. We were successfully inspected by Ofsted in April 2025– the full report is available on our school website.
Informal school visits and discussions with the Headteacher / Deputy Headteacher can be arranged – please contact us to arrange jbrown@wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk
📅Application Deadline: Thursday 14th May 2026 at 12 noon.
📅 Interview Date: Tuesday 19th May 2026
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
⚠️ The school is committed to safeguarding children, and the successful applicant will be required to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to appropriate online/social media searches.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Wadebridge School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1050 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wadebridge School website
- Email address
- jbrown@wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01208893904
Wadebridge School is an oversubscribed highly successful 11-16 academy with a strong reputation for academic excellence and student support. We are proud to be a Single Academy Trust, meaning we can focus on what matters most – our students, staff, and wider community. As a school, we invest in professional development, encourage innovation, and provide a collaborative and supportive working environment.
A School that Cares – About Students & Staff
At Wadebridge School, we balance an unwavering focus on progress and achievement with a strong commitment to student wellbeing. We work tirelessly to support our young people in every aspect of their lives, ensuring they develop the skills and strategies needed to succeed academically and personally.
Our CARE Values
At Wadebridge School, our values define everything we do:
• Community and Cooperation – We work together to create a strong, supportive, and inclusive school.
• Ambition and Achievement – We inspire our students to aim high and reach their full potential.
• Respect and Responsibility – We foster a culture of kindness, integrity, and accountability.
• Enjoyment and Endeavour – We believe learning should be engaging, challenging, and rewarding.
Arranging a visit to Wadebridge School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jbrown@wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk.
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