Associate Assistant Headteacher
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong value due to competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative environment focused on educational excellence.
- Salary: £49,781 - £52,301
- Strong growth and professional development opportunities
- Collaborative educational environment
- Maternity cover may limit job stability
Pros
- Competitive salary range (£49,781 - £52,301) for an educational leadership role.
- Excellent professional development opportunities.
- Collaborative work environment in a reputable institution.
Cons
- High expectations for leadership and accountability.
- Full-time hours may affect work-life balance.
- Maternity cover means potential for temporary employment.
Who it's for
Mid-level / Leadership • Full-time, on-site
Good fit
- Experienced educators in curriculum leadership
- Leaders passionate about student development
- Professionals seeking a supportive, faith-based environment
Not recommended for
- New educators without leadership experience
- Candidates looking for flexible work arrangements
- Individuals not aligned with the institution's values
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Bury Church of England High School
Associate Assistant Headteacher – Curriculum Development and Quality of Education
LPS L1 – L3 (£49,781 -£52,301 New Pay Scale)
1.0 FTE
Maternity Cover – 1 Year FTC ending 31/12/2025
Required 1st January 2025
Are you prepared to work collaboratively and openly for the benefit of young people and looking for excellent CPD opportunities for further leadership prospects?
If so, Bury Church of England High School would love to hear from you!
Bury Church of England High School, with its long and distinguished history, is proud to be a part of the Bishop Fraser Trust family of Schools, which provides a great opportunity to work closely with other Trust schools; sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress. Our commitment to Christian values and our motto 'Let your light shine' guide us in providing a safe and caring community where every individual can flourish.
Main Duties:
- To lead and be accountable for the KS4 student progress strategy to improve outcomes at KS4 and ensure all students fulfil their academic potential.
- To lead the cohesive working between Heads of Department and Heads of Year 10 and Year 11 to drive student progress.
- Working under the direction of the Deputy Head for QE to lead on all parental and student progress communications at KS4.
- To lead our strategy to ensure the full participation of all KS4 young people in extra-curricular activity/intervention
- To make a substantial contribution to the development, articulation and implementation of the school development plan;
The successful candidate will be someone who:
- demonstrates flexibility, good teamwork and a commitment to our school's value of ‘Let your light shine’
- is a great team player, friendly, and professional
- is ambitious and well qualified
- has a proven track record in leading and innovating change
- particularly has experience in leading aspects around Quality of Education.
- has a commitment to academic excellence
- is an enthusiastic and innovative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to achieving high standards
- quickly builds rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues
- has a genuine passion for quality learning, pastoral care and excellence and ensures that students are at the centre of every decision
- demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people
- is prepared to share good practice and actively seek to continue to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching and pastoral care
In return we can offer:
- a supportive and encouraging staff team
- An extensive development programme which covers practical aspects that are not covered within NPQH, delivered by experienced leaders, to support the next step in your career
- a paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs
- 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Application information:
For more information visit our website www.burychurch.bury.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 0161 762 0997 or by emailing hr@burychurch.bury.sch.uk
The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.
