Assistant Head Academic
The position is available from September 2025 or January 2026.
Job overview
About the School
Established in 1977 as a small tutorial college, today Bosworth is a leading independent school in the UK catering for boarding and day students from Year 7 upwards.
Bosworth is a relatively small school of approximately 200 students, the majority of whom are boarders from overseas, though the school has a small cohort of day students who benefit from being at a school that is proudly international in character.We pride ourselves on the individualised support we give to our students across all Key Stages. Staff know students well, care deeply, and are committed to doing their utmost to ensure every student thrives and attains their very best.
Our high-quality teaching, excellent academic results, established university links, and caring and supportive environment are just some of the stand-out features of the school, as well as our diverse student body and central location in Northampton, at the crossroads of the United Kingdom.We pride ourselves on being a non-selective school with a proven track- record of getting students great outcomes and putting them on a trajectory to success.
About the Position
We are currently inviting applications for Assistant Head Academic to start in September 2025 or January 2026.
This is a really exciting opportunity to join the Senior Leadership Team at Bosworth Independent School, a dynamic and experienced group, dedicated to fostering a positive and forward-thinking school culture led by an experienced Head who is new to the school.
The Assistant Head (Academic) will play a key strategic role in leading and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning across the school and be instrumental in shaping the future of the curriculum. They will enjoy a balance of autonomy and support in their role, as well as being accountable for ensuring the highest academic standards are maintained, staff are supported in their professional development and every student thrives and attains their very best.
About the Candidate
The successful candidate will be creative, forward-thinking, open-minded and understand what excellence in education looks like. They will work collaboratively with the existing members of the Senior Team under the direction of the Headmaster and with his support.They will take the job, but not themselves, seriously. They will be an outstanding teacher and would be expected to teach a reduced timetable in their subject. They are likely already a school Senior Leader or a current middle leader looking for an exciting opportunity to take the next step in the career.
A lot will be asked of them but, in return, they will have the unwavering support of the Headmaster and the rest of the Senior Leadership Team, work alongside brilliant staff and wonderful students in a school that is really going places.
Applicants are invited to send a CV and Covering letter in the first instance, longlisted candidates will be asked to complete a full application form at that stage.
Further, detailed candidate information about this, including information on how to apply, is available at https://www.rsacademics.com/current-vacancies/assistant-head-academic-bosworth/
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 6 May 2025 at 10:00am (UK).
About the Benefits- Cycle to work Scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Car Scheme
- Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
- Free eye tests
- Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Group income protection
- GP24: GP Access for all
- Health Cash Plan
- Death in Service
- Long service awards
- Employee referral scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
About Cats Global Schools (CGS)
CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.
With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.
Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.
We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values – Pioneering, Persevering, People – We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.
SAFEGUARDING
CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained.Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.