Assistant Head Teacher (Personal and Academic Development)

We are expanding our leadership team from September 2024 and have an exciting opportunity to apply for a new role as an Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Personal and Academic Development. This is an important role leading our Personal Development curriculum as well as the wider skills our pupils and students need to flourish from transition and primary liaison; liaison with external providers through to support for exam success. 

Hutton Church of England Grammar School is a successful 11-18 comprehensive for boys up to 16 and then a co-educational sixth form.

At the heart of our Christian ethos is our foundation scripture:

“ In your relationship with one another have the same mindset as Christ Jesus”  

Philippians 2

We have always set high standards for achievement in an environment where we aspire for Koinonia through the core values of Reverence, Humility, Justice and Endurance.

The role of Assistant Headteacher at the Hutton offers an opportunity to develop your career in a forward thinking and outward looking school.

You must be able to demonstrate:

• Significant participation and quantifiable impact in a middle leadership role
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• The ability to develop high quality teaching and learning
• That you have the creativity and vision to lead and inspire
• Experience in leading a positive behaviour culture
• That you are a confident and positive leader who shares the ambitions of our school.
• Excellent organisational skills to lead a dynamic and responsive curriculum
• Experience of curriculum design

Informal visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed and will take place between Tuesday 16th and Monday 22nd April. Please contact the Head Teacher's PA, Mrs L Waddell, via email to l.waddell2@huttongrammar.org or on 01772 613112 to make an appointment with the Head Teacher.

If you wish to be considered for this role, please complete the application form. Completed application forms and any accompanying documentation should be sent to our HR Administrator, Ms K Wohlman, at k.wohlman@huttongrammar.org. Application forms and an information pack (including the job description and person specification) can be downloaded below.

All completed application forms should be accompanied by a letter, no longer than two sides A4 in length, outlining a candidate’s suitability for the post.

The school is committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to Enhanced DBS clearance. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.