ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

ACADEMIC MONITORING AND PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT

Required September 2026

GRADE L14 (£72,762 including fringe) - L18 

St. Michael's is a happy and highly successful Catholic Secondary School serving the community of South West Hertfordshire and is part of The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust (DOWAT) the most successful mid-sized Multi Academy Trusts in the country.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and ambitious Assistant Headteacher with outstanding leadership qualities, to join our friendly, dynamic and highly effective Senior Leadership Team.

We are committed to the provision of an excellent holistic education for every student in our care and the successful candidate will play an integral role in delivering this. The purpose of this role is to continue to improve standards through the effective use of Academic Data and to develop an effective whole school Parental Engagement Strategy.

Applications are welcome from existing Senior Leaders and from aspirational Middle Leaders who can demonstrate outstanding leadership potential. St. Michael's is currently enjoying great success and is able to offer a range of extensive professional opportunities for individual development as well as advancing programmes for staff well-being.

We would strongly advise interested candidates to visit the school prior to making an application. To arrange a visit, please contact Miss Viki Baker on: 01923 673760 or email: baker.v@stmichaelscatholichighschool.co.uk

All applications must be received by midday on Friday 24 April 2026.  Shortlisting: w/c Monday 27 April 2026

Interviews: w/c Monday 4 May 2026

We reserve the right to appoint a candidate before the closing date so early applications are encouraged.

For more information about St. Michael's Catholic High School please visit our website: www.stmichaelscatholichighschool.co.uk.

The school is committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974’ and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that an online search of all applicants will be carried out as part of our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Any questions arising from this online search may be discussed at interview.

References will be requested prior to interview.