Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher

Salary: L11-L15 (£64,130 - £70,639)

Start Date: September 2025

We are looking for a proven leader to join our successful leadership team as our next Assistant Headteacher who has experience of subject leadership and whole-academy initiatives. You will have experience in delivering excellent results and you will be a strong communicator with the ability to manage change and motivate colleagues and students. To complement the existing team we are looking to recruit someone not seeking a pastoral specific role. 

 You will bring us:

●                   Passion for the progress of students from all backgrounds;

●                   A dynamic and enthusiastic approach combined with excellent interpersonal skills;

●                   Commitment to a high expectations culture;

●                   Successful leadership and management experience in your current role;

●                   The ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower teams and individuals to achieve excellence.

●                   A team player with drive and a sense of humour.

 In return we will offer you:

●                   Positive support and development to become a Headteacher in the future;

●                   A Leadership Group who are supportive and dedicated colleagues;

●                   An enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, committed to raising our high standards further;

●                   The opportunity to make a difference in a diverse, urban comprehensive.

●                   Access to the BET Leadership Academy and other career development opportunities

●                   Comprehensive induction

●                   Support and development to achieve your career goals

●                   Continuous professional learning, development and improvement including additional CPD non-contact periods on your timetable

Benefits of working at Priory School:

●          Access to free in-house and Bohunt Education Trust leadership and career development training programmes.

●          Access to a comprehensive discounts platform which will save you money on all manner of purchases, recreational activities, holidays, weekly shopping & Cycle to work scheme.

●          CPD Programme which is thoughtfully and carefully designed to consider the needs of both the curriculum and staff.

●          Staff wellbeing is extremely important to us. We offer a professional outsourced support & counselling service, calendar of optional fun social events, and a supportive, caring working environment.

 Priory School was inspected by Ofsted in November 2022 and received the following outcome:

●          The quality of education Good

●          Behaviour and attitudes Good

●          Personal development Outstanding

●          Leadership and management Outstanding

The inspection report noted that “The school is extremely well led and managed. Teachers are well supported by leaders, and they benefit from well-planned training that meets the needs of their pupils. The school and the trust work closely together and this strengthens what the school offers their pupils.”

Applicants are welcome to visit the school for a tour and to discuss the department/post with either the Headteacher, Head of Faculty or Curriculum Leader. 

Priory School has been at the heart of learning in Southsea for over 100 years and since 2015 we have been a proud member of the award winning Bohunt Education Trust (BET). If you are interested in pursuing a career in this vibrant, positive “can do” environment and feel that you have the enthusiasm and drive to make a real difference, then please apply for this truly rewarding opportunity, where together we can create the next generation of confident, independent, work-ready individuals.

Further details and an application form can be obtained from the school or visit the school website.  

Safeguarding Statement:

Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS check (including a self-disclosure form), online/social media checks and satisfactory references