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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



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About this school

The Kings of Wessex Academy

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 13–18

Not rated
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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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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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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