Assistant Headteacher - Provision
Leadership Scale: L8 - L12
Required from September 2026
St Mark's CE School is a whole school community where we create a sense of belonging for all who enter our school. Our core Christian values of love, belonging and service are nurtured and modelled through high standards by excellent staff.
About the role
The successful candidate will:
- Be a visible leader of the school, with high expectations of behaviour, pastoral care and educational standards
- Help lead the school in the policies and practices of continuous school improvement and staff development
- Lead on key actions from the school improvement plan
- Lead appraisals for teachers as directed by the Head of School
- Support and guide teachers in teaching, learning and leadership as directed by the senior leadership team
- Support the senior leadership team in operational matters in the school, including community matters
- Oversee staff deployment including cover
- Have oversight of careers and work experience
- Lead the strategic direction of the curriculum
- Maintain at least "Good" progress in teaching responsibilities by upholding the Teacher Standards
- Uphold and promote the distinctive Christian character of the school
What we're looking for
We are seeking someone who has:
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Successful experience of subject leadership and/or pastoral
- Successful teaching experience
- Qualification (e.g., NPQSL, NPQML) in leadership
- Expert knowledge of legislation and guidance on curriculum requirement and understanding of the use of timetabling programmes to manage staff deployment efficiently and effectively
- Understanding of high-quality teaching and learning strategies in the subject, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and staff
- Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
- Commitment to always act with integrity, honesty, loyalty and fairness to safeguard the assets, financial integrity and reputation of the school
- Knowledge and experience of data analysis, manipulation and interrogation to evaluate standards and raise achievement
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Commitment to equality and safeguarding
Why join us?
- A strong Christian ethos where love, service, and belonging are lived daily
- A supportive senior leadership team that values pastoral work
- A school community where pupils are known, valued, and listened to
- Opportunities to shape and strengthen whole-school pastoral practice
- A role that balances strategic leadership with meaningful pupil contact
What we offer
- Membership of the Teacher's Pension Scheme
- Secure on-site car parking
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential 24/7 counselling support
- Access to a Benefits Hub, offering a range of discounts and offers
- Occupational Health support
- On-site hot and cold food options
- Access to online training and personal development courses
- The opportunity to work in a brand-new, high-specification school environment
- Career development opportunities within a supportive organisation
Safeguarding and equality statement
St Mark's Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Southampton City Council is an equal opportunities employer.
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