Assistant Headteacher

ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

Required September 2026

LEADERSHIP SCALE L11 - L15 (£66,368 - £73,105 pa)

Chelmer Valley High School is seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join our dynamic leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and talented leader to make a significant impact in a thriving, oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school with 1,200 students on Roll.

The role is focused on Raising Achievement at Key Stage 3 and 4, with specific oversight and accountability for outstanding outcomes at GCSE. This includes ensuring students in Year 9 are GCSE ready and developing and implementing strategies across the school to boost outcomes at Key Stage 4. The successful candidate will also need to teach at least one of English, Psychology, Sociology or Criminology.

What we are looking for:

- A proven track record of strong leadership and delivering outstanding outcomes.
- High-quality teaching experience and the ability to inspire others.
- A natural flair for delivering creative and vibrant lessons that enthuse and motivate students.
- Excellent communication skills and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Chelmer Valley is a vibrant, friendly, and supportive community built on strong relationships that enable students to thrive. Our vision, 'Always the best we can be,' underpins everything we do. We expect every student to achieve their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

We place high value on professional development and educational research. If you have the skills, enthusiasm, and ambition to help us achieve our aims, we would love to hear from you.

Visits are welcome. For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Michelle Robertson via email at mrobertson@chelmer.essex.sch.uk. To download an application form and apply, please visit: https://chelmervalleyhighschool.co.uk.

Closing Date for applications : Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 9.00am. Interviews will take place on Friday 8th May 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so please apply promptly.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

Chelmer Valley High School is seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join our dynamic leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and talented leader to make a significant impact in a thriving, oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school with 1,200 students on Roll.

The role is focused on Raising Achievement at Key Stage 3 and 4, with specific oversight and accountability for outstanding outcomes at GCSE. This includes ensuring students in Year 9 are GCSE ready and developing and implementing strategies across the school to boost outcomes at Key Stage 4. The successful candidate will also need to teach at least one of English, Psychology, Sociology or Criminology.

What we are looking for:

- A proven track record of strong leadership and delivering outstanding outcomes.
- High-quality teaching experience and the ability to inspire others.
- A natural flair for delivering creative and vibrant lessons that enthuse and motivate students.
- Excellent communication skills and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Chelmer Valley is a vibrant, friendly, and supportive community built on strong relationships that enable students to thrive. Our vision, 'Always the best we can be,' underpins everything we do. We expect every student to achieve their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

We place high value on professional development and educational research. If you have the skills, enthusiasm, and ambition to help us achieve our aims, we would love to hear from you.