Assistant Headteacher - Teaching and Learning

Salary: L11 - L15

Hours: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

Reporting to: Headteacher

Bohunt Farnborough School is a thriving, forward-thinking educational community committed to providing an exceptional learning experience for all students. Located in the heart of Farnborough, we pride ourselves on our innovative approach to teaching, strong focus on academic excellence, and a supportive, inclusive environment. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking dynamic and passionate Senior Leaders who are committed to driving the success of our students and staff.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant Headteacher to lead and enhance Teaching and Learning within our school. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with staff to drive high standards of academic achievement and ensure a positive, engaging learning environment for all students. With a passion for educational excellence, you will provide strategic direction in curriculum development, support teaching practices, and inspire teachers to deliver innovative and effective lessons. If you are a visionary leader dedicated to improving educational outcomes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

To follow the lead of the Headteacher of Bohunt Farnborough in securing highly effective teaching and learning at all levels and driving a culture of continuous improvement. To secure deep engagement with staff to enhance reflective practice with an extensive programme of Teaching and Learning CPLD. To ensure that language in all its forms is at the forefront of the school improvement agenda and is universally understood and appreciated as a key driver in improving achievement, progress and outcomes. The Assistant Headteacher will be an outstanding practitioner, a leader in assessment for learning and assessing student progress and a key person in the senior management team

You will:  

• Have absolute conviction that outcomes change children’s lives
• Have a fierce ambition for the children we serve
• Inspire and sustain the culture of the school and Trust
• Contribute visionary direction
• Work innovatively and strategically
• Collaborate with generosity
• Welcome accountability and candour
• Exemplify relational practice, championing inclusivity and embracing difference

Closing Date: 9am Monday 12th May 2025

Interviews: Expected to be held on 14th and 15th May 2025

Our School

Bohunt Farnborough is a vibrant and truly comprehensive school that supports the development of the whole child and celebrates success in the widest sense. It has a reputation as a small, friendly school, built on strong traditional values, exceptional pastoral care and high academic expectations. . You will play a key role within a passionate, loyal and talented team of leaders, teachers and support staff, utterly committed to making Bohunt Farnborough the school of choice within its community.  

Bohunt Farnborough is also a school on the move. You will be joining us at the best possible time, with the school having recently joined Bohunt Education Trust, an outstanding multi-academy trust, deeply committed to the development and support of its school teams. As a leader, you will benefit from being part of a trust-wide admin team, professional networks, exceptional support and CPD.

We acknowledge that we are on a journey of improvement, which is well underway and are looking for dedicated staff who wish to play a part in the improvement of the whole school. This is a team approach and it is often commented on about how warm and welcoming staff are, and how well supported they feel. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children, can build good relationships and is a good communicator. We welcome applications from those that are interested in a career in teaching but require school-based experience or people who are keen to have a rewarding job working with students. We are committed to becoming a great school and our ethos of ‘Enjoy; Respect; Achieve’ applies equally to staff and students. 

We Offer

• A culture of bespoke professional development from our own leadership Academy
• Robus focus on staff wellbeing 
• The opportunity to make a difference
• Dedicated co-planning time during the school day to support your workload
• Happy and enthusiastic students who want to learn
• The benefit of being part of a multi-academy trust offering collaboration, support of experienced colleagues across our schools and greater opportunities for career progression

We would welcome an application from you if you feel that you are the dynamic and passionate Assistant Headteacher for Teaching and Learning that we are looking for and we look forward to receiving your application.

Please apply via the TES website. Alternatively, an application form can be found on our website: https://www.bohuntfarnborough.com/staff/vacancies/ Emailed applications can be sent to the Headteacher’s PA, Cindy Reynolds, creynolds@bohuntfarnborough.com 

Bohunt Education Trust 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.

Applicants will be required to demonstrate their commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in line with the school’s policies and procedures.

Appointments will be made subject to pre employment checks, receipt of satisfactory references enhanced DBS check including online/social media checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.