Assistant Headteacher – Head of Sixth Form (Raising Achievement of Post 16)
The Kings of Wessex Academy · Cheddar · Somerset
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Kings Academy for an Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Kings Sixth Form. We are looking for an ambitious, committed and positive leader with a relentless drive for raising standards through excellence in teaching and learning.
You will need to be an outstanding teacher, with a proven track record of exceptional performance, and be capable of providing motivational leadership. You will be resourceful, enthusiastic, and committed to the highest standards of achievement for all. Our standards and expectations are high. We always aim to do the very best for our students, our families and our community.
Candidates will need to demonstrate they are/have:
An outstanding teacher who has vision, drive and determination to succeed in maximising the attainment potential of all young people
A strategic thinker and creative problem-solver
Innovative, enthusiastic, and passionate about students and their learning, welfare and development
Able to encourage, excite, inspire and lead our school to further excellence
A dedicated, motivated, reflective practitioner determined to succeed
Able to lead as part of an effective and dedicated team
Experience of pastoral leadership
Experience of leading a subject area with clear evidence of improving outcomes
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
The Kings of Wessex Academy
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 13–18
- Pupils
- 1,050
- Avg teacher salary
- £49,095
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.6:1
- Academy trust
- WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3AQ
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 9 September 2026
- Closing date
- 21 September 2026
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