Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning)

Contract type:Permanent

FTE/Hours: 1.0 FTE

Salary:L11 - L15

Location: Worle Community School - An Academy BS22 8XX

Closing Date:10th May 2026

Proposed Interview Dates:19th May 2026

Proposed Start Date:01 September 2026 or sooner

We are looking to recruit an exceptional leader with the ability passion and enthusiasm to develop promote and support the teaching and learning at Worle. Teaching and Learning is integral to the continuing development of Worle and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our students. Therefore this role is vital to build on recent improvements made and to continue to develop our provision moving forward.

What you will do

• Lead and continually refine the schools Teaching and Learning Strategy to ensure high expectations and consistency across all phases under the direction of the Deputy Headteacher for Quality of Education.
• Serve as a leading professional modeling exemplary teaching and maintaining a visible presence in classrooms to support staff.
• Ensure staff receive a rich diet of professional development to ensure change in practice is fully realised and embedded.
• Working alongside the Deputy Headteacher ensure the curriculum is ambitious engaging and meets the needs of all learners including those with SEND and EAL.

To be successful in this role you will need

• A deep commitment to teaching and learning practices developing staff and continuing professional development.
• A track record of outstanding classroom practice and a deep evidence-based understanding of how children learn.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a commitment to developing others through coaching mentoring and high-quality CPD.
• Previous relevant experience leading on or developing teaching and learning in your current setting.

About us

This is a really exciting time to join Worle Community School. For over 50 years WCSA has been a cornerstone of our town providing a high-quality education built on a foundation of inclusivity and community spirit. As a mixed fully inclusive secondary school we are dedicated to serving our families and helping our local area thrive. We are incredibly proud to be an academy that continues to grow from strength to strength.

We pride ourselves on our CPD support both at school and Trust level. As a school we invest inpersonalised coaching for all staff with a focus on subject-specific pedagogy and teaching and learning. We also have a central Trust education team who support and deliver high quality training.

We offer you

• Teachers Pension Scheme: Secure your future with the Teachers Pension Scheme one of the most generous and reliable public sector schemes in the UK. As a member you will benefit from an exceptional 28.6% employer contribution. The TPS provides a guaranteed inflation-proofed income for life calculated based on your career earnings. With built in peace of mind including a tax-free Death in Service lump sum it ensures that your long-term financial well-being is as robust as your professional legacy.
• Enhanced Sick Pay: Generous enhanced sick pay scheme during illness or unexpected sickness related emergencies so you can focus on what matters most- your recovery.
• Family Friendly: Enhanced leave packages to support your work-life balance.
• Great team dynamics: Become part of a highly collaborative professional community working with inspiring senior leaders and colleagues and sharing ideas resources and best practice across our family of schools.
• Central partnership support: You will benefit from access to high-quality central services and specialist expertise providing strategic support to enable you to focus on leading teaching learning and school improvement.
• Continuous Service: Full recognition of prior service for benefits (Modification Order) which protects and enhances employment entitlements including sick pay entitlement job security and protection of employment rights and access to family friendly leave.
• Exceptional CPD: Dedicated budget and time for your professional development.
• Diversity & Inclusion: A proactive commitment to creating a workspace where diversity is celebrated.

In order to apply for this role please complete an application form via the link above. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Join us inProviding a Great Education for Every Child

The trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.

The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role we expect all staff visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful candidates will be required to provide a disclosure of any unspent convictions and cautions as well as any spent convictions or cautions that are not protected (i.e. filtered) under the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).

All appointments are subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (including a Childrens Barred List check) satisfactory references medical fitness Right to Work in the UK and where applicable a prohibition from teaching/management line with KCSIE guidance we will also conduct online searches on all shortlisted candidates.

Our full Recruitment and Selection policy is available on our website.