Assistant Headteacher ( Personal Development)

Are you a talented and thoughtful leader seeking a new challenge?

If you have a track record of success in leading effective change in school, you are passionate about the personal development of young people, and you are committed to using a powerful and coherent personal development curriculum as a strong lever for raising achievement, this role may present your next challenge.

Ready to shape the future?

This vacancy offers a unique opportunity to join the school’s leadership team at a time of significant opportunity for exciting change, and play a crucial role in shaping a great future for our pupils.

Join a warm and welcoming community school

We're searching for a driven and skilled leader who understands how an effective personal development offer can positively influence pupil outcomes, behaviour and belonging. The successful candidate will be committed to inclusive education and will know what exceptional practice in this area looks like. They should possess strong leadership knowledge and skills, tenacity, and a collaborative approach to working with staff, pupils and parents. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated leader wishing to bring exceptional practice to an exceptional community.

Benefit from our commitment to professional development

We offer comprehensive training and support, individualised professional development, leadership development opportunities, a collaborative and exceptionally supportive staff team, opportunities for innovation, and the chance to contribute to exciting school improvements to demonstrate your impact as a leader.

If you would like further information about the role or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please email armstrong.a@risedale.org.uk to arrange a suitable time. 

Completed application forms should be emailed to jobs@risedale.org.uk or alternatively can be posted to Mrs L Greenwood, Headteacher, Risedale School, Hipswell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire DL9 4BD. 

PLEASE NOTE: The school will not accept referrals/CVs from supply or employment agencies for this post. 

Closing date: 23:59 Sunday 19th April 2026

Interview dates: 29th/30th April 2026 (TBC)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete an enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.