The Role:  Assistant Headteacher – Quality of Education 

Location: Based at St Augustine’s School, Scarborough, working for the St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Academy Trust. 

Contract: Permanent

Hours/ Working Pattern: 1FTE  

Salary/ Hourly Rate:  L5-9 (£57137-£63070)

Closing Date:  Monday 11th May 2026 at 9am 

Interview date:  Friday 15th May 2026, timings TBC

Start Date:  September 2026  

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Quality of Education to provide strategic leadership in securing consistently high standards of teaching and learning across the school. The successful candidate will be a highly credible leader with a strong track record of improving pupil outcomes through research informed curriculum design, highly intentional and inclusive classroom practice, and rigorous evaluation of impact. Working closely with senior leaders and subject leaders, you will champion ambitious, knowledge rich curricula, lead whole school approaches to assessment and professional development and ensure that all pupils including those with SEND and disadvantaged learners are supported to know more, remember more and achieve their full potential. This role is ideal for an inspirational leader who combines analytical rigour with compassion, professional integrity and a deep commitment to equity, inclusion and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven ability to lead and secure high quality teaching and learning, resulting in improved pupil outcomes 

• Deep expertise in curriculum design, pedagogy and assessment, underpinned by research informed practice 

• Strong experience of evaluating the quality of education through purposeful monitoring, data analysis and evidence of impact 

• Ability to develop and inspire staff through effective coaching, professional development and clear expectations 

• Unwavering commitment to equity and inclusion, ensuring excellent provision for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND

What We Offer

• A welcoming and inclusive school community rooted in Catholic values

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a thriving trust

• Enthusiastic students who are eager to learn

• Students have access to one-to-one devices to enhance teaching and learning opportunities

• Access to trust-wide networks and resources

St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and appropriate vetting procedures.

Before submitting your application, please note: In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 and safer recruitment requirements, an online search will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. This search will only take place if your application is shortlisted. Its purpose is solely to assess your suitability for the role and to ensure there is no evidence that would call this into question. By submitting an application, you are providing consent for this search to be conducted.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim for our workforce to reflect this diversity. We are equally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. The school operates a robust child protection policy, and all staff members receive safeguarding training appropriate to their role at induction and throughout their employment. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Disclaimer

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