Assistant Head Teacher

Assistant Head Teacher

L12-L16 – Permanent

Required from January 2027

You will:

• Establish and drive a whole school culture shift that enthuses students to have the passion, motivation and commitment to achieve their best outcomes.
• Have an accurate understanding of the school’s strategies for improvement.
• Build and sustain positive working relationships with all stakeholders that are built on a shared vision, underpinned by trust.

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, we may carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

Please see our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy on Boldon School website.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 25-26.docx

Please see Job Description / Person Specification for further details.

Please return completed application forms to: Jennifer.routledge@boldonschool.org.uk

Should you require any further information regarding this post or would like to arrange a visit, please contact Head Teacher’s PA – Mrs Rachel Wilkinson at:  rachel.wilkinson@boldonschool.org.uk

Closing date:              Friday 2 October 2026 – 9.00am

Shortlisting:               Wednesday 7 October 2026   

Interview date:          W/c 12 October 2026 (to be confirmed)