Assistant Headteacher

1 month ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Watling Academy Full time

Assistant Headteacher

(Curriculum, Progress and Intervention)

Leadership Pay Scale: L10 – L14

*Salary pay award pending

Commencing – September 2024

Are you a passionate educator with experience of successfully raising student outcomes?

Watling Academy is seeking a committed, proactive and driven individual with the skills to drive the progress of our students. The successful candidate will be committed to raising the outcomes of all students, ensuring they are developing the skills and resilience to be successful. This is a crucial role for our new school as we take our first cohort of Year 11 students through their GCSE examinations in Summer 2025.

We welcome applications from current school leaders or experienced middle leaders looking for the next step in their career. You will receive mentoring, coaching and support to develop as a leader and gain experience in all aspects of school leadership as Watling Academy continues to grow and opens a Sixth Form in September 2025.

This role offers a unique chance to make a tangible difference in students' lives during a crucial stage in their education. At Watling Academy, we're committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

Watling Academy was judged as 'Outstanding' by OFSTED in May 2023 and is a purpose-built 11-18 secondary school in its fourth year of operation, located within the Whitehouse development on the western expansion area of Milton Keynes. The Academy will have 1800 students when at full capacity. Watling Academy is part of the Denbigh Alliance MAT.

The Denbigh Alliance has a track record of delivering academic success in subjects which offer students a real currency to progress into higher education or employment. We consistently outperform the Milton Keynes and national averages in terms of the results our students achieve. This academic success is built on the supportive, well-disciplined and dynamic learning environment we provide, which enables our students to focus on their studies. We believe that for a School to succeed there needs to be a genuine spirit of partnership between students, the School and parents.

We are a Maths Hub, Computing Hub and SCITT and amongst the best in the country in terms of raising standards, both within our Trust and in the schools that we support.

If you would like to join our team then please visit our website, www.watling.academy for more information. All applications should be submitted directly through My New Term or emailed to

Application forms only will be accepted - please do not send CVs.

The Denbigh Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

E-mail:

Headteacher: Mr I Bacon

Closing date for applications: Friday 17th May, 9am

Interviews: Wednesday 22nd May


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