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Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Salary: London fringe - Leadership Scale 10-16

Start date: September 2026

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St John the Baptist School is seeking to appoint a dynamic, committed and inspirational Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Pastoral Leadership to join the school's Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner with a strong passion for pastoral leadership and inclusive school culture. You will be someone who has (or can demonstrate clear potential for) successful leadership at middle or senior level.  Show strong commitment to pastoral care, inclusion and safeguarding and possess the ability to inspire students and staff through clear vision and high expectations. This is a key role within the school, combining strategic leadership of pastoral systems with high-quality classroom practice including the teaching of GCSE and A Level in your subject specialism.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping a culture where every student feels safe, supported and able to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. You will play a part in the strategic direction of the school, with a particular emphasis on student wellbeing, behaviour, inclusion and personal development. The school would especially welcome applicants with a background in Economics, Computing, Science or Religious Education.

St John the Baptist School (SJB) is an exceptionally high-performing school, as reflected in its recent Ofsted and CSI Inspections, where it was judged outstanding in every area. It is a community where staff are supported to thrive, grow and develop their careers. It is a school where teachers can teach effectively in classrooms with students who have a real thirst to learn. Furthermore, it is a place where you will be valued, and your wellbeing is considered as being of great importance. The school believes the most effective learning takes place when staff feel happy, supported and appreciated, and understands the vital role that support staff play in ensuring this.

If you would like to know more about the role, and if you would like to come in and meet the team and discuss the opportunity further, please do not hesitate to get in touch.  

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To find out more and apply, please visit the Eteach website.