Bridgemary School
Hampshire
Expiring soon
Salary:
Leadership Pay Scale L8-13
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01/01/2026
Apply by:
8 October 2025
Job overview
An exceptional opportunity for an inspirational and dedicated leader to drive behaviour and standards at a rapidly improving school.
This is an exciting time to join Bridgemary School. We are a popular 11-16 school with increasing pupil numbers and rising results. We are proud to provide an excellent education for all our students, with a firm commitment to learning, pride in our community, and sharing success in all that we do. As we continue on our upward trajectory, we are seeking an outstanding Assistant Headteacher to lead on all aspects of student behaviour, attitudes, and personal development.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be instrumental in shaping a positive, respectful, and ambitious school culture. You will provide strategic leadership to ensure the highest standards of behaviour and attendance, creating an environment where every student can thrive and every teacher can teach.
The successful candidate will:
* Have a proven track record of outstanding leadership, with experience in raising standards of behaviour and attendance.
* Be an exemplary classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire and motivate both students and staff.
* Possess a deep understanding of best practices in behaviour management, restorative approaches, and safeguarding.
* Be a strategic thinker with the ability to analyse data, develop effective policies, and implement impactful strategies.
* Have exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
* Be resilient, determined, and committed to the academic and personal success of every child.
Why join Bridgemary School?
You will be joining a dedicated and supportive team in a school that is on a clear path of improvement and growth. As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), you will have access to a network of professionals and a wide range of career development opportunities.
TKAT is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South of England with over 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. For further information about TKAT please visit
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How to Apply:
If you have the vision, drive, and experience to help lead our school, we would love to hear from you.
For more information and to download an application form, please visit our school website:
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Closing date for applications: 5pm 8th October 2025
Interview date: TBC
We reserve the right to close the application process early if suitable candidates apply.
Our Commitment
Safeguarding: TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Equal, Inclusive, Diverse: TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic; this includes applicants wishing to work flexibly.
Access to interview: Should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the interview environment. If we can accommodate practical workplace adjustments to assist we will.
Attached documents
Applicant Info Pack
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About Bridgemary School
Bridgemary School
Wych Lane, Bridgemary, Gosport
Hampshire
PO13 0JN
United Kingdom
Bridgemary School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school situated in Gosport, Hampshire. There are approximately 696 pupils at the school between the ages of 11-16.
Formerly Bridgemary Community Sports College, Bridgemary School converted to academy status in 2012. It is a member of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), along with over 45 other primary and secondary academies in the South of England.
Headteacher
Mr Tom Garfield
Values and vision
Bridgemary School provides all students with a stimulating and nurturing learning environment. We expect our pupils to adopt a positive attitude around the school and show respect for each other and their surroundings. We strive to ensure that our students become the best versions of themselves and nurture them in an environment that promotes high standards and values success in all its forms. At Bridgemary School we have ambition for success and pride in ourselves, our work and our community. We demonstrate independence and resilience in our learning to be the best we can be. We always put 100% effort in our work. In short, all in our community ASPIRE.
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