Assistant Headteacher - Teaching Excellence & Professional Learning

Overview

We wish to appoint an ambitious and forward-thinking Assistant Headteacher – Teaching Excellence & Professional Learning to join our senior leadership team and drive continuous improvement in the quality of education across the school. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership of teaching and learning, leading a robust quality assurance cycle and using evidence to inform school improvement and inspection readiness. They will design and deliver a high-quality, evidence-informed professional learning programme, including the development of Early Career Teachers, mentors and new staff, ensuring consistency and impact across departments. The role also includes leading on independent learning, homework and study skills, promoting effective learning habits and long-term knowledge retention. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong track record of improving teaching and learning, excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, and a comm

Salary & Benefits

L12 - L16

Location

St Gregory's Catholic School
Reynolds Lane
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN4 9XL

Job Description and Role Information

• Job Description and Role Information

Deadline and how to apply

Please apply by 9am on 30th April 2026, via Kent Teach.

Equal opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment where all individuals are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We actively promote equality across all areas of employment and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of our staff—including a strong focus on mental health, family-friendly policies, and inclusive practices that reflect the richness of our school communities.

Together, we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the children and families we serve.

Job reference: AHTSGT02