Assistant Headteacher - Student progress and achievement at Melksham Oak Community School

Job description

About this Role

Please note thatapplications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate beidentified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application isencouraged.

Due to the continued development of our school and a commitment to strengthening leadership capacity, Melksham Oak is seeking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Headteacher to join our expanding Senior Leadership Team. This role will be leading on student progress and achievement. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and talented leader to play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the school and securing the very best outcomes for our students.

Vacancy Details

Melksham Oak Community School is a large,thriving 11-18 secondary school where students of all abilities, aptitudes andsocial backgrounds are nurtured, encouraged and challenged to achieve theirbest.

In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the schoolwas rated GOOD in all areas-a testament to the dedication and passion ofour entire team and school community.

Wecouldn't do what we do without our amazing team of staff, including our SeniorLeadership Team, which you would be part of as Assistant Head. We arelooking for an outstanding, capable and supportive leader to join our team asAssistant Head, committed to providing the highest standards of teachingand learning for our students.

Ifyou are looking to continue your teaching career in a leadership role whichwill be varied, challenging and rewarding, then we want to hear from you. Comeand join us on this exciting journey to help ensure the best for our school andthat every student in our school reaches their full potential.

All About You

Doyou have what it takes to join us? The Assistant Head we would like tojoin us will be:
• Asupportive, inspirational and nurturing leader with a proven track record inteaching, learning and leadership.
• Anexcellent teacher with a wide repertoire of expertise from teaching andlearning to behaviour management.
• Aspirationalfor our school and pupils.
• Someonewho enjoys a challenge and is committed to raising standards.

Why Work for us?

We think you will love working with us andhere are some of the reasons why:
• We are a welcoming and supportive school withstrong values and a caring ethos.
• Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated tohelping children succeed.
• Our children are engaged and eager to learn.
• We have a supportive leadership team and widerschool community.
• As part of The White Horse Federationmulti-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, sharedresources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

Why not come and see for yourself? We wouldlove to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can betterunderstand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school officeto arrange.

The White Horse Federation is a largeMulti-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed toproviding the very best education for our students. We believe in empoweringour staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a widerange of professional development opportunities available to you when you joinus.

TheAdvantages of joining our Federation

In addition, ouremployees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

Discounts,save money on holidays, clothing and much more:

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension/ Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day's leave per year

Readyto Apply?

Wehope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here.If you would like to come and join us, then please apply today - we are lookingforward to hearing from you.

The White Horse Federation is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expectsall staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role,you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and BarringService before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will besought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness andrecognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value thecontributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we arecommitted to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of thecommunities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyoneshould be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality,Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from allbackgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protectedcharacteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Melksham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £66,368 and £73,105 Per Year

Published at

01-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No