Assistant Headteacher : Head of Sixth Form (Prince Henry's Grammar School)

Assistant Headteacher : Head of Sixth Form (Prince Henry's Grammar School)

Location: Prince Henry's Grammar School, Otley, UK

Education Phase: Secondary

Job Role: Teacher

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: Friday, 21st March 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing 24th March 2025

About Us

Prince Henry's is an over-subscribed comprehensive school with over 1660 students, including around 370 in the Sixth Form. Our Ofsted Report (November 2024) confirms us as an outstanding school across all areas. We strive for continuous improvement of our educational provision to prepare our students for 21st century society. We serve the market town of Otley and surrounding villages, benefiting from good transport links to key towns and cities.

Of particular interest to new staff is our emphasis on high-quality professional development. Prince Henry's is a strategic partner in the Red Kite Teaching School Alliance, ensuring access to development opportunities for our teaching and associate staff.

Job Description

Leadership 13 - 17

Permanent, Full-time

Required September 2025

This is a rare opportunity for a talented individual to join the senior leadership team as one of four Assistant Headteachers at Prince Henry's Grammar School.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of excellent leadership and management and the knowledge and skills to:

• Implement robust strategies to ensure the best results for all students, including high ambitions for vulnerable students.
• Ensure that praise and rewards feature highly so that all students are valued and recognized for their achievements.
• Inspire, lead, and support a committed team of staff.
• Provide strategic leadership for all aspects of the Sixth Form.
• Utilize high-quality professional development available through our School and Trust.
• Contribute positively to all aspects of school leadership as part of the effective senior leadership team.

In return we offer:

• A committed and experienced senior leadership team with proven impact.
• A positive environment where students can learn and achieve.
• Support from dedicated staff, governors, and trustees, ambitious to provide the best education for all students.
• Excellent professional learning opportunities.
• A commitment to using technology to support learning, with iPads issued to all teaching staff and students.

The Collaborative Learning Trust places children at the center of everything we do. As an expanding Multi-Academy Trust, we are proud of our achievements and excited about the future.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students; an Enhanced DBS check will be required for this post. We aim for diversity within our workforce. Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to an online search in line with current KCSiE requirements.

Great pension, cycle to work, technology purchase schemes, wellbeing perks, onsite diner, and parking.

Desired Criteria

Please see Recruitment Booklet attached for full details.