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Assistant Headteacher
Location: Henry Tyndale School: Ship Lane Campus
Contract Type: Part-Time – 3 days
Salary: Salary range Leadership Scale 6 – 14
We are seeking to appoint a committed, innovative, and inspiring Assistant Headteacher (Research, Curriculum & Training) to join our Senior Leadership Team.
Closing Date 31st December 2025 – Interview 14th January 2026
🔹 This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of teaching and learning across our school. You will form one half of a job share partnership with our Assistant Headteacher (In-Class Pedagogy & Practice), together providing the joint leadership of Teaching & Learning.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a part time post with availability on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Your role will focus on:
- Curriculum leadership – ensuring our curriculum is ambitious, inclusive, and research-informed.
- Assessment systems – leading moderation, data analysis, and reporting.
- Professional development – coordinating CPD across the school, including INSET, coaching, and twilights.
- Autism Education Trust (AET) training – acting as Lead Trainer Coordinator for Hampshire.
- Outreach strategy – overseeing and quality-assuring our support for other schools and settings.
We are looking for a leader who:
- Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with expertise in SEND and curriculum development.
- Has a proven track record of leading improvement in teaching, learning, or assessment.
- Can translate research and evidence into practical strategies that make a difference for staff and pupils.
- Is committed to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion.
- Will thrive in a collaborative leadership model.
What We Offer:
- A supportive, forward-thinking school community with a strong ethos.
- Opportunities to shape system-level work through AET training and outreach.
- Ongoing professional development, including access to NPQs and leadership coaching.
- A chance to make a real difference for children and young people with SEND.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
How to Apply:
Please see our Henry Tyndale School website under Vacancies for an information pack and application form.
Alternatively, please contact the school for further information
Safeguarding Statement
Henry Tyndale School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.