Key Stage 4 Lead

Houlton School has an exciting opportunity to join our successful school as a Key Stage 4 Lead. The appointed person will provide outstanding leadership and achievement at Key Stage 4 form part of the Extended Leadership Team. You will work closely with the Pupil Experience Leads and Subject/Faculty leaders to ensure that progress is closely tracked and appropriate interventions are in place to ensure positive outcomes for all students in all year groups.

The core purpose of this role is to monitor and improve student progress, ensuring all students achieve their full potential, particularly in the lead-up to their GCSE exams. This is a strategic role that blends academic oversight with pastoral care. All subject specialists are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Our aim is to enable all students to achieve their potential academically and personally, regardless of ability or disability. We aim to increase whole school and community awareness of the importance of quality and equity of opportunity for all students and are committed to providing an integrated and inclusive curriculum to meet individual needs, promoting positive achievement and independence for all.

Why work for Houlton?

· A caring school on a 20 acre, green-field campus that is small enough to know every pupil's name and story, yet large enough to offer an exciting breadth of curriculum, including our brand new Sixth Form, which launches in September 2026.

· You'll be working within a community of passionate, committed colleagues who genuinely support each other.

· A staff well-being team implements various strategies to boost staff engagement including various activities, events, conferences, and many other staff benefits.

· Excellent opportunities to develop and grow in the successful and expanding Transforming Lives Educational Trust, a growing Multi-academy Trust based within the local community.

At Houlton School we have the highest expectations of our pupils: excellence is expected in all aspects of behaviour and attitudes, and pupils will be expected to always do their very best. We encourage our pupils to always model our values and will support them in all aspects of school life, providing them with the very best teachers, facilities, and opportunities to explore their emerging talents.

We have the privilege of occupying an exceptional campus, including our Grade II listed buildings that previously housed Rugby International Radio Station. Some established schools are lucky to be provided with refreshed, enhanced facilities in one or two specialist subject areas, such as the Arts or STEM; however, our pupils enjoy state-of-the-art facilities alongside stunning heritage buildings across the entire curriculum.

How to Apply

We want to hear from you if you are as excited as we are about this fresh opportunity. Please apply by requesting an application pack from HoultonSchool@hays.com

If you have any questions about the role or would like to visit Houlton School, please don't hesitate to contact us by emailing HoultonSchool@hays.com or calling Mike Sherwin on .

Closing Date: as soon as possible and by Monday 20th April 2026

Completed application forms should be emailed to HoultonSchool@hays.com

Houlton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The above post is subject to a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure Certificate with Barred List check (child) via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

· Excellent opportunities to develop and grow in the successful and expanding Transforming Lives Educational Trust, a growing Multi-academy Trust based within the local community.

At Houlton School we have the highest expectations of our pupils: excellence is expected in all aspects of behaviour and attitudes, and pupils will be expected to always do their very best. We encourage our pupils to always model our values and will support them in all aspects of school life, providing them with the very best teachers, facilities, and opportunities to explore their emerging talents.

We have the privilege of occupying an exceptional campus, including our Grade II listed buildings that previously housed Rugby International Radio Station. Some established schools are lucky to be provided with refreshed, enhanced facilities in one or two specialist subject areas, such as the Arts or STEM; however, our pupils enjoy state-of-the-art facilities alongside stunning heritage buildings across the entire curriculum.