Assistant Headteacher (KS4)

Appointment of an Assistant Headteacher (KS4)

Thank you for your interest in this important post.

The person appointed will have responsibility for Key Stage 4, as well as other leadership responsibilities, including line management of curriculum areas.

From September 2025 our leadership team will consist of:

• Headteacher (Adam Powell)
• Deputy Headteacher: Curriculum (Adam Saunders)
• Deputy Headteacher: Pastoral (Nicholas Blount)
• Senior Assistant Headteacher: Teaching and Learning (Tom Ramsbottom)
• Assistant Headteacher: Literacy (John Hardy)
• Assistant Headteacher: SENDCo (Trecia Douglas)
• Assistant Headteacher: KS3 (Sally Sharp)
• Assistant Headteacher: KS4 (this vacancy)
• Assistant Headteacher: KS5 (Anna Woodroofe)
• Assistant Headteacher: Raising Attainment (James Wood)
• School Business Manager (Vanessa Lygo-Baker)

St Bede’s is a popular and thriving school. We benefit from the support of three Christian traditions and have an excellent track record in securing academic success, providing a wide range of enrichment opportunities and ensuring an excellent all-round education.

Over recent years, at the request of the local authority, the school has increased it’s intake from 270 to 330 students each year. We have also been fortunate enough to have seen a significant amount of investment into our buildings and facilities.

St Bede’s is a great place to work and an excellent community to belong to. We receive tremendous support from our parent body and a committed group of governors. Our students are actively engaged in all aspects of school life and there is a culture of mutual support and openness.

This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring or experienced senior leader who has a strong track record of success. If you would like to apply for this post, please read the accompanying job profile and person specification carefully. Please fill in the application forms and return them by 09:30 on Friday 31 January 2025.

Please note, we will review applications upon submission and as such, this vacancy may close earlier than the deadline advertised. Early applications are encouraged.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes

Adam Powell

Headteacher