Assistant Headteacher
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: MPS/UPS; £31,650 - £49,084 per annum
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
GSL Education are seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant Headteacher to work at a thriving and inclusive comprehensive secondary School in York, North Yorkshire starting in September 2025.
Assistant Headteacher Responsibilities:
* Lead on the strategic development and delivery of the KS4 curriculum, interventions, and assessment.
* Oversee GCSE outcomes, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning across subjects.
* Monitor pupil progress and implement effective strategies.
* Champion high expectations, supporting positive behaviour, attendance, and engagement.
* Work closely with Heads of Department, pastoral teams, and external agencies to provide holistic support to KS4 students.
Assistant Headteacher Requirements:
* Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* Proven experience of middle or senior leadership, preferably within a pastoral role.
* Strong understanding of data analysis, progress tracking, and curriculum development.
* An exceptional communicator with the ability to motivate staff and students.
* Able to model and promote the school’s values and vision across the wider community.
* Have an enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
If you would like to apply for the position of Assistant Headteacher in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.