Assistant Headteacher (Personal Development and Belonging) L12 – L16 £67,898 - £75,049 per annum (Starting Salary dependent upon experience)

Required for January 2027 or earlier if available

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly motivated Assistant Headteacher to work as part of the Senior Leadership Team  leading on our academy ethos and values through developing and ensuring the successful delivery of the personal development, belonging and wellbeing agenda.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and driven individual, with a passion and drive for excellence, to take the next step in their career.  

Working in conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team you will take primary responsibility for:

• Leading, managing and developing the personal development and wellbeing agenda including SMSC, PSHE, RSE and careers/work experience provision ensuring students benefit from cultural development, wellbeing and enrichment in line with the latest Ofsted framework.

• Supporting teachers/students to drive up educational outcomes across the academy.

• Embedding careers, personal development, belonging and wellbeing across the curriculum, ensuring relevance, progression and aspiration for all students. 

Your application will need to demonstrate that you have substantial middle leadership experience in a secondary environment with strong evidence of success and impact, experience of leadership of whole school initiatives and an understanding of best practice and experience of planning effective curriculum programmes to improve personal development and wellbeing.

We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD.  Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities.  You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated Headteacher, SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.

The deadline for applications is 12pm on Monday 29 June 2026.  All applications must be submitted via the MyNewTerm portal.

Walker Riverside Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.  

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview.  Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.