Assistant Head Teacher (Boldon School)

Assistant Head Teacher

L12 - L16

Permanent

Required from 5 January 2027

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and innovative Assistant Head Teacher, with outstanding interpersonal skills, to begin in January 2027

You will:

• Establish and drive a whole school culture shift that enthuses students to have the passion, motivation and commitment to achieve their best outcomes.
• Have an accurate understanding of the school’s strategies for improvement.
• Build and sustain positive working relationships with all stakeholders that are built on a shared vision, underpinned by trust.

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, we may carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship

Please see our Safeguardingand Child ProtectionPolicy on Boldon School website.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 25-26.docx

https://boldonschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Safeguarding-and-Child-Protection-Policy-25-26.docx.pdf

Please see Job Description / Person Specification for further details.

Closing date: Friday 2 October 2026 – 9.00am

Shortlisting: Wednesday 7 October 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 12 October 2026 (to be confirmed)