Assistant Headteacher

We are looking to recruit an inspiring Assistant Headteacher to help each student reach their full potential.

The Assistant Headteacher will be joining a strong, dynamic senior leadership team, and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and specialisms. Working as part of this team, you will contribute to and oversee all aspects of school leadership and management.

You will play a central role in helping to develop our school in line with our values and development plans. As a senior leader, you will model best practices, set high expectations and contribute to the strategic direction of the school.

Your influence will drive professional learning, curriculum development and innovative practice across the school, both operationally and in the classroom.

The successful candidate will be resilient, with excellent communication skills and have a track record of providing inspiration and strategic thinking to achieve successful outcomes for students, staff and governors.

About Dinnington High School

Dinnington High School is a growing 11-18 Academy with a positive reputation at the heart of the local community. We pride ourselves on knowing our students well and caring for them effectively while maintaining high standards and expectations so they can achieve their potential academically and personally to be the best they can be. We take staff well-being equally as seriously valuing our greatest asset – our people. 

As part of the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), a growing Multi Academy Trust, Dinnington High School offers a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students. With a reputation for career progression and development, we are committed to supporting our staff and helping them reach their professional goals. Join us and be part of an ambitious team that is dedicated to improving educational outcomes and empowering young people.

Why Work for Us?

• NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
• Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
• Attractive pension scheme
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
• A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff

To apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: Monday 24th March 2025, at 9am.

Interview date: Thursday 27th March 2025.

NCLT will raise standards across our family of schools and colleges. We will promote a culture of aspiration, excellence and enjoyment. We will use our collective strengths and expertise to benefit our children and young people. A charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (company number: 09257194). 

NCLT has a commitment to safeguarding students and the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks in line with Safer Recruitment guidance. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We value diversity and actively promote equality of opportunity. As a Disability Confident Leader, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a post will be offered an interview.