Assistant Headteacher (2 days teaching responsibility)

Newlands Junior School is a popular, inclusive and ambitious school community where children are known, valued and encouraged to be their best. There is a strong sense of belonging across the school, with positive relationships at the heart of everything we do. Our children are enthusiastic, engaged and proud of their school. Staff are dedicated and work collaboratively to create a culture where everyone is supported to succeed. 

Being part of Newlands is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader to play a key role in supporting the Headteacher and our already established Assistant Head, driving school improvement, and ensuring the very best outcomes for our pupils. The school has recently experienced a very positive Ofsted and is looking to build on current strengths. The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusive education, able to inspire colleagues, as well as being an excellent classroom practitioner.

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher to join our senior leadership team. This is a teaching leadership role, with two days in the classroom. There is a clear expectation that leaders remain closely connected to classroom practice and lead improvement through visibility, credibility and direct involvement in teaching and learning.

As part of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with colleagues to improve the quality of teaching, develop staff and contribute to whole-school priorities. You must be passionate about inclusion with a good knowledge of working with disadvantaged pupils, particularly those with SEND, driving aspirations and achievement. 

Responsibilities are not fixed and will be shaped around the strengths of the successful candidate and the needs of the school. These may be varied by the Headteacher accordingly.

For more information about our school please visit our school website.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide strategic leadership alongside the Headteacher and senior leaders.
• Support staff in delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Champion safeguarding, pupil wellbeing, inclusion and personal development.
• Believe in the potential of all children and expect high levels of achievement.
  
• Carry out a caring, nurturing role for our children promoting confidence, self-belief and resilience.
  
• Believe in the importance of developing exciting learning opportunities to develop our children’s love of school. 
  
• Be inspired by innovation and excited by challenges.  
  
• Be prepared to have lots of fun in this rewarding role.

We offer in return:

• A chance to work in a school with a very recent positive inspection.
  
• A school driven by strong values where pride, responsibility, respect and kindness are celebrated.
  
• Friendly, responsive and enthusiastic children who thrive at school.
  
• A collaborative and supportive staff team.
  
• A leadership with dedication, high aspirations and ambition.
  
• A place where initiative is encouraged and ideas valued.  
  
• A commitment to professional development, leadership growth and career progression.
  
• A Governing Body which has the school’s best interests at its heart.  

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged - we look forward to meeting you. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01623 480440 or by e-mail.

Application packs are available from, and should be returned to Mrs Pauline Underwood, School Business Manager, by e-mail: punderwood@newlands.notts.sch.uk

Your letter of application should reflect our ethos and demonstrate how you would enhance the life of the school. 

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Closing date: Sunday 14th June 2026 (23:55)
Shortlisting: Monday 15th June 2026
Interviews Monday 22nd June 2026

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