Assistant Headteacher

Salary:L12(67898) toL16(75049)

Working Pattern:This is a permanent full time position working 1.0 FTE 39weeks per year.

Pilton Community College is seeking an ambitious resilient and inspirational leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher: Raising Standards and Achievement. This is a unique opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment and play a defining role in driving our mission: Five inspiring lessons every day for every learner.

As Assistant Headteacher you will work closely with the Deputy Headteacher: Quality of Education acting as the strategic link between Teaching and Learning and Data and Assessment. You will ensure that information is used purposefully to track progress identify gaps and design interventions that raise outcomes for every learner.

We are looking for a leader who combines visionary thinking with strategic leadership using data and evidence to inform decisions and lead change. You will bring a collaborative approach building strong relationships across teams and partnerships and demonstrate emotional intelligence showing empathy resilience and integrity in all aspects of your work.

You will set and uphold high expectations for both staff and students. With a strong sense of accountability and drive you will maintain a solution-focused mindset and deliver measurable results. Your adaptability will enable you to respond effectively to change and emerging priorities ensuring that standards remain consistently high across all year groups.

This role demands a leader who can turn analysis into action inspire others and contribute meaningfully to the strategic development of the school. If you are committed to professional learning passionate about student achievement and ready to make a lasting impact we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a leader with a proven ability to:

• Use data-led approaches to raise standards and secure excellent outcomes progress across Key Stages 3 and 4
• To lead on data assessment tracking and reporting systems that drive improvement.
• Lead and inspire teams to implement strategies that improve attainment.
• Develop and embed efficient and purposeful assessment systems.
• Deliver strategies that improve engagement and achievement across the school.
• Combine high expectations with humility collaboration and a commitment to professional learning.
• To contribute to the strategic direction and development of the school as a member of the Senior Leadership Team

If you are committed to transforming lives through teaching and learning and you are ready to help every student at Pilton become the very best version of themselves we warmly invite you to apply.

After reading the information in the attachedpack we hope you are considering applying for this post in our school. We welcome phone calls visits to the school or online video meetings to enable candidates to find out more about us and help your decision-making process. To arrange a conversation or visit please contact Mary Duffy on or email.

The closing date for applications is 12 noonon Sunday 12th October 2025 interviews will be held on Wednesday 22nd October & Thursday 23rd October2025.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is availablevia our website here.