We are looking to appoint a dynamic and visionary Assistant Headteacher to join our leadership team at The Beacon School. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic leadership and development of our school. Your opportunity As an experienced middle or senior leader, you will work collaboratively as part of the Senior Management team in supporting the school to achieve its operational and strategic aims to drive it forward on its continuous journey of improvement, ensuring our students have access to high-quality teaching and learning opportunities. The Assistant Headteacher plays a pivotal role in empowering students to achieve their full potential and make a positive impact in our community. What we are looking for Working as part of the Senior Management team you will be an excellent practitioner with a proven track record of driving forward change, leading and inspiring people to deliver to a high standard. With strong leadership abilities, you will demonstrate resilience, tenacity and integrity combined with a focus on continuous improvement to secure positive outcomes for students and the school community. About The Beacon School The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community and are, once again, oversubscribed with student applicants. Our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and wellbeing. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities. We know that we get the best out of all our staff when we invest in them. Staff are trusted and their professional development is a key priority. Colleagues have access to an extensive programme of internal and external training opportunities and being part of one of the largest trusts in the country ensures our colleagues’ excellent career opportunities. The school is an exciting and innovative place to work. Why work at The Beacon School You will: Join an exceptionally warm and welcoming team of staff Teach students who want to learn Be supported by a highly experienced team in the Faculty Have access to an excellent programme of CPD Have the opportunity to be coached and/or become a coach Be able to collaborate and develop your career alongside other colleagues from across the 43 GLF Schools Receive a laptop and the use of IRIS technology to help you shape your teaching There is a large range of extra-curricular activities and visits to become involved with and a strong and supportive staff body with a number of staff social events. Join the GLF Schools Community As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team. A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education GLF Schools Employment Offer GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme Flexible working options Generous holiday allowance Work life and family friendly policies Employee wellbeing initiatives Access to a staff benefits portal Community and collaboration working model Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information. The Details Start Date: 1st September 2026 Pay Scale: GLF Leadership Scale 14 -18 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: Thursday 21st May at 4pm Interview Date: TBC