Advert
1. The Whitstable School
2. L10 – L14 (£64,691 - £71,330)
3. January 2026 start
We are looking for a highly driven and dynamic Assistant Headteacher to join our dedicated Senior Leadership Team. This is a unique opportunity for an individual with an unwavering commitment to improving outcomes for all students, someone who can inspire change and lead with both accountability and compassion.
The Role
This multifaceted role is centred on three key pillars of school improvement: attendance, data-driven outcomes and operational leadership.
Driving a culture of high attendance. You will be the strategic lead for all attendance-related initiatives, embedding a school-wide culture where attendance is everyone’s responsibility. Your leadership will ensure that:
4. Students feel a strong sense of belonging and are motivated to attend school.
5. Successful attendance is celebrated and rewarded.
6. Effective, carefully monitored systems are in place to address non-attendance, ensuring that every student attends school to succeed.
7. You will champion a data-driven culture across the school, working closely with staff and our trust network to ensure that data is used to its full potential.
8. Working closely with our Deputy Head for Curriculum, you will be an operational leader and responsible for the strategic creation and management of a highly effective school timetable.
Furthermore, you will be the school’s Data Protection Officer, a critical role that ensures our data is handled with the utmost care and in full compliance with GDPR.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a highly effective team player with a proven track record of motivating staff while holding them to high standards of accountability. You will possess a deep understanding of cutting-edge educational practice in the areas of data and attendance and be a collaborative partner within our trust network. You must be able to think strategically, act decisively and inspire others to deliver excellence.
If you are an ambitious and innovative leader ready to make a significant and lasting impact on our school community, we encourage you to apply.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.