Assistant Headteacher (Culture & Ethos)
About This Role
Following a recent promotion, we are excited to appoint an enthusiastic and driven Assistant Headteacher to join our high-performing and forward-thinking leadership team, leading on Culture and Ethos.
The Assistant Headteacher (Culture and Ethos) will provide strategic oversight of developing a world-class education through the delivery of an exceptional pastoral system.
We teach a rigorous academic curriculum with a clear focus on supporting all students to achieve positive outcomes. You will lead and inspire excellence throughout the school.
What we can offer you
Disruption-free learning and a ‘warm-strict’ behaviour system
Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources
The opportunity to teach up to A Level
A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – no onerous marking policies
Centralised detentions, including homework detentions (you do not need to organise/chase at all)
No formal graded lesson observations – just ongoing ‘no-stakes’ feedback, helping you to continuously develop
Professional development that is continuous and based upon national research schools
A culture of engaged learners – leaving you free to teach high-quality lessons
Comprehensive induction process with ongoing support from a dedicated induction co-ordinator
An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
A school and trust with the scale and structure to maximise opportunities and career progression
Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff, e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning, a progressive multi-academy trust
The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
Free and easy on-site parking
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Nikki Steele, HR Officer, on 01202 662015 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: Staff Vacancies - Twynham Learning
The closing date for applications is Monday 13 April 2026 at 9am. We reserve the right to interview exceptional applications prior to the closing date, and therefore, interested colleagues are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interview date to be confirmed.