Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher

Director of English & Whole-school quality assurance

Salary Range: Leadership Scale L13-L17

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Start Date: 1st January 2027

Closing Date: Monday 26th October – 12pm

Interview Date: Tuesday 27th October

The Academy of St Nicholas is an ambitious and inclusive 11-18 Academy at the heart of the Liverpool community. We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher - Director of English & Whole-School Quality Assurance.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in securing excellent outcomes in English whilst leading quality assurance systems across the Academy. This role presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious senior or middle leader with a proven track record of improving teaching, learning and outcomes to make a significant contribution to the next stage of the Academy's improvement journey.

The successful candidate will join a stable and ambitious leadership team and will report directly to the Head of School and Deputy Headteacher for Quality of Education. The Academy remains committed to ensuring all students flourish and thrive through exceptional teaching, strong leadership and an ambitious curriculum.

We are looking for a leader who:

1. Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong track record of securing excellent outcomes in English.
2. Has experience of successful curriculum leadership at KS3, KS4 and KS5.
3. Has demonstrable evidence of improving student outcomes, particularly at GCSE and A Level.
4. Has experience leading teacher training programmes across schools and/or trusts.
5. Can lead, challenge and support colleagues to improve teaching and learning.
6. Has experience of implementing effective quality assurance systems.
7. Has high expectations of staff and students.
8. Shares our commitment to inclusion, ambition and educational excellence.

What we offer

1. A supportive and highly committed Senior Leadership Team.
2. Extensive professional development opportunities through All Saints Multi Academy Trust.
3. The opportunity to influence whole-school improvement.
4. A modern school environment and strong community partnerships.
5. A school committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth.

Safeguarding

The Academy of St Nicholas is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Recruitment Statement

The Academy reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement and close the vacancy early should a high volume of suitable applications be received.