Assistant Headteacher

Would you like to join a high performing, ambitious secondary school well known for exemplary behaviour and conduct? Chulmleigh College is a school where teachers focus upon high quality teaching and high standards. The College has enjoyed some of the best results in the region over the last 10 years and is heavily oversubscribed. In the 2025 examinations pupils achieving 4+ in Basics was 82%.  Our A8 score was 54.09.

In response to increased pupil numbers, we are excited to seek applications for an additional Assistant Headteacher role. The successful candidate will work with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to provide the leadership and management required to enable Chulmleigh College to deliver high-quality education and to secure the highest possible standards of achievement for every pupil. The successful candidate will have a clear vision to build on the achievements of the Trust and make a real impact on the education offered to our pupils in the future.

This is an exciting and key role within our Academy and is available from September 2026.

We have published a full candidate pack to support our recruitment which offers a full insight into this key role and the future of our Academy and can be found on our website.

Main responsibilities include:

·          Coordinate and lead the College’s Pupil Premium Strategy to ensure high attainment for Pupil Premium pupils.

·          Coordinate and lead the delivery of the College’s PSHE and Careers Education and Guidance programme.

·          Lead Teacher for Children in Care – taking responsibility for the achievement and wellbeing of Children in Care.

·          Oversee Attendance policy and strategy.

·          Coordinator for Work experience.

The role will also include the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The successful candidate will:

·          Have a proven track record as a senior leader in a secondary school,

·          Demonstrate whole school impact at curriculum and pastoral levels.

·          Lead by example, setting high standards for self and others. 

·          Demonstrate empathy, resilience, and skills to continue to maintain our ethos, and communicate and share our purpose with energy, commitment, and passion.

The successful candidate will share the values of our Academy:

·          Compassion - caring about others and behaving towards them with humanity, generosity, and concern.

·          Ambition – to create an environment of challenge and determination to ensure all our pupils aspire to achieve the highest outcomes at, KS3 and KS4, regardless of a pupil’s background or Special Educational Needs.

·          Teamwork - teamwork is essential across pupils, teachers and parents to achieve a comprehensive, well-rounded education for all our pupils.

We are delighted to offer prospective candidates the opportunity to visit our school community. Tours of the school guided by our Headteacher will be available on Thursday, 12th February from 08:40 to 10:10 or Friday 13th February from 11:30 to 13:00. Please email personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk to request a place – please include the following details: full name, current role and school, telephone contact number and preferred date to allow us to confirm your place.

Details of the application process are contained in the Candidate Pack.  Completed application forms to be emailed to: personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10:00 on Monday 23rd February 2026.  All applications will be acknowledged.

As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and in that regard, we have appropriate policies and procedures.  All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children.

In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks.

Closing date: 10:00 on Monday, 23rd February 2026

Interview Date: Monday, 9th and Tuesday 10th March 2026