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Assistant Head Teacher

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 200 - 300 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

Assistant Head Teacher
Newcastle
September 2026
Salary: UPS1 – UPS3

Are you an experienced teacher ready to step into an Assistant Head Teacher role with both teaching and pastoral responsibilities?

Do you have the leadership skills to contribute effectively in SLT meetings and drive school improvement?

Are you committed to supporting both staff development and student well-being in a dynamic school environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a forward-thinking school in Newcastle, known for its supportive leadership team and strong focus on pastoral care and staff development. The school promotes a positive and inclusive ethos, with a commitment to achieving high standards across both academic and personal development.

The school is looking to appoint an Assistant Head Teacher on a long-term or permanent basis from September 2026. The successful Assistant Head Teacher will balance teaching responsibilities alongside a key pastoral leadership role, while contributing to regular SLT meetings and supporting whole-school strategic planning.

The successful Assistant Head Teacher will have:

• QTS and significant teaching experience within the UK
• Proven experience in a leadership or middle leadership role
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and pastoral care systems
• Experience contributing to school improvement strategies
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive and collaborative leadership approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: Luke.Jacob

CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed)

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and placing teachers and support staff into rewarding roles. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment

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