Assistant Headteacher - Achievement

Start Date: 1st September 2025 

We are looking for an outstanding teacher and leader with a passion for teaching and learning who has the skills to inspire both students and staff and is committed to raising the achievement of all students.

Salary: LPS 10 - 14 (£62202 - £68586)
Contract Term:  Full-time, permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher (Achievement) who is dedicated to improving outcomes for students across the school. You will lead strategies to improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning, develop ways to use data with students, parents and staff to raise student achievement, coordinate interventions for those students who need additional support and ensure that the provision for Pupil Premium students is leading to improved outcomes. You will work closely with Heads of Department, Heads of Year and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure teams work together across the school to raise achievement. 

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner with a track record of securing outstanding outcomes for students and who has experience of leadership as a middle or senior leader. The successful candidate will have the skills, experience and personal qualities to lead and inspire others. You will have a commitment to student success and be innovative, proactive and able to drive continuous improvement.

This is an exciting time to join Caldew School. We have had a significant investment from the Cumberland Support Trust that is enabling us to improve our facilities, provide high quality professional development for our staff and give our students opportunities, experiences and support that will raise their aspirations and achievement. 

If you would like to visit the school prior to submitting your application, please get in touch.

See our website for further details.  Applications should be made via TES:
https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/assistant-headteacher-achievement-full-time-permanent-cumbria-2171032

Closing Date:  Midday, Friday 28th February 2025

This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.
Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.  

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.  Our safeguarding policy can be found at https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/policies-other-key-documents/ 

Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer