Assistant Headteacher – Curriculum & Teaching
About This Role
At The Ramsey Academy we have a clear aim for our students and staff to ‘Achieve Excellence Together’. We strongly believe that staff, students and parents working together will lead to excellence academically, personally and socially.
We want to work with colleagues who put the students at the centre of everything we do, but also take the opportunities we can offer them to develop their careers and fulfil their own aspirations.
The Ramsey Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff’s development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.
About the role:
The Trust is looking to appoint an ambitious and highly motivated Assistant Headteacher and invites applications from professionals with vision and drive to inspire and lead on the strategic development of aspects of the curriculum and teaching in the school.
We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to be responsible for the implementation of key strategies and policies to secure continued school improvement. We are looking for someone who puts students first, proactively focuses on the development, sharing and monitoring of best practice to help across the school.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent, inspiring class teacher with a proven track record of strong student progress, and with a passion to make a difference for all our students. The role involves working closely with the newly appointed Deputy Headteacher and Head of School to lead and be accountable for key aspects identified in the job description such as (but not exhaustive).
· Curriculum
· Teaching and Learning
· Assessment data, target setting, reporting
· CPD
*Areas of responsibility will be finalised following appointment and will reflect the successful candidate’s experience, strengths and professional interests.
The successful candidate will be a key point of contact for all staff, families and relevant stakeholders, and organisational skills are key. They will be actively encouraged and supported to engage with high quality CPD as part of this role.
An application can be downloaded from the Academy’s website. Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Downes, HR and Administration Manager – cdownes@ramseyacademy.com
The 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. Appointments will be subject to DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Downes. If you would like to informally discuss this opportunity, please feel free to contact Mr Mallard, Deputy Headteacher or Mr Appleford, Head of School via Mrs Downes, to arrange this.
Work Schedule
Full Time, Permanent
How to Apply:
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to The Ramsey Academy.
Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to office@ramseyacademy.com
Closing Date: Monday 13th April 2026, 9am
Interview Date: Week commencing 20th April 2026.
Further details are available from: t: 01787472481 e: office@ramseyacademy.com
This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.