Assistant Headteacher (Personal Development)

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Job Title:  Assistant Headteacher (Personal Development)

Location:  Norton College, Tewkesbury, GL20 8UQ

Salary:      Up to £48,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours:      37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.00pm

Contract:  Permanent, Term time only

Start:        September 2025 or before if possible

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

As part of our growth in service, we are looking for a Assistant Headteacher to join our amazing team at Norton College in Tewkesbury.

About the role

The Assistant Headteacher will undertake the normal responsibilities of a teacher and be a member of the senior leadership team. They will work independently, alongside SLT to define, articulate, and implement the school’s vision and values. 

Working closely in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, SENCo, parents, Governors and external agencies to improve, maintain and monitor high standards of the quality of education across the school. All members of the Senior Leadership Team are expected to be flexible to ensure the most effective organisation and delivery of learning. Other specific duties and responsibilities as part of the Senior Leadership Team will be allocated once a candidate has been appointed. 

You will ensure that the opportunities and learning experiences are wide ranging and inclusive for all students, exercise a key role in the strategic development of Personal Development, developing a clear strategy and implementation plans. Lead on the development, implementation and monitoring of the PSHE and RSHE curriculum and ensure careers education is delivered in accordance with the up to date and relevant guidance.

Lead on the development and implementation of Preparation for Adulthood curriculum. Organise and quality assure work experience placements for all pupils, select and arrange guest speakers, events and trips for students to develop their learning in these areas. 

Essential:

• QTS
• Leadership experience
• Honours Degree or equivalent
• At least 5 years successful teaching experience in the primary and secondary age range 

About us

Norton College is a specialist school for secondary students aged 11-19 in Worcester and Tewkesbury.

Norton College is a specialist independent provider that aims to positively support young people who have a range of complex learning needs through vocational courses and bespoke learning packages.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

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