Lead Practitioner 9 - 13 (Salary) £62,326 - £68,634
Secondary Assistant Headteacher
Role: Secondary Assistant Headteacher
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: Leadership Scale L9 – L13 Fringe
Location: Hertfordshire
About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional and experienced Science Leader to join our team as an Assistant Headteacher. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a proven track record of raising achievement and driving excellence in teaching and learning.
As our Assistant Headteacher, you will not only deliver outstanding lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, but also play a pivotal role in shaping the teaching practice of others. You will inspire colleagues, lead innovation, and support the development of high-quality teaching across the department and beyond striking the right balance between challenge and support while holding others to account for improvement.
Key Responsibilities
·Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that challenge and motivate students across Key Stages 3–5
·Design and implement a well-structured, stimulating curriculum aligned with national standards
·Lead and support the development of teaching practice across all departments, introducing innovative approaches to curriculum design, assessment, and pedagogy
·Mentor and coach colleagues at all career stages, sharing best practice and fostering a culture of continuous improvement—providing both challenge and support to drive professional growth
·Monitor and analyse student progress, implementing strategies to maximise attainment and progress in Science at KS3, KS4 & KS5
·Contribute strategically to whole-school priorities as part of the Teaching & Learning team
·Inspire a love of Science in all students through creative and impactful teaching.
About You
The ideal candidate will:
·Hold QTS and a good honours degree in Science or a related subject
·Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and evidenc