Assistant Headteacher; Pastoral

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Salary :£66,368.00 - £73,105.00 Annually (FTE) LT 11-15

Closing Date: 9:00am, 23rd Feb 2026

Start Date: September 2026

We are looking to recruit an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to take a key role, leading on whole school attendance, alternative provision and the safeguarding responsibility around these vulnerable learners, outcomes and provision for those students in receipt of Pupil Premium, and the pastoral overview of a year group.

• To be part of an exceptional Senior Leadership Team, rich in talent, experience, team ship and shared ambition
• To work with a highly motivated team of supportive and committed staff who are very proud of their school and passionately believe in the best interests of young people
• To continued professional development to shape the future of a school with a distinctive all boys’ context and a large mixed sixth form in a successful Trust and a diverse community
• Work within a restless and dynamic school on its exciting journey from good to great

ST BIRINUS SCHOOL

We are hugely proud of our school community. Outcomes for our students since the pandemic are in the top 5% of schools nationally for Boys’ Only progress and the compelling ethos of this school is literally written all over the walls. We pride ourselves in creating a vibrant and visceral environment in which boys thrive and accrue the knowledge, skills, experience and character that will realise their potential and allow them to seize any opportunity they seek, now or in the future.

The mantra of “Be the boy that you want to be” echoes a powerful commitment to a modern, progressive masculinity.

Our infinite goal - We aspire to be a national centre of excellence for all boys’ state education.

As a member of Ridgeway Education Trust, St Birinus School (Ofsted Good, February 2025, with Leadership and Management judged as Outstanding) works in very close partnership with Didcot Girls’ School (Ofsted Outstanding, November 2022) and a 400 strong mixed Didcot Sixth Form (Ofsted Good, February 2025) which is based predominantly at St Birinus, along with six primary schools locally.

Employing great staff is key to the success of our school: the Headteacher is actively involved in every interview process.

We understand that valuing and developing our staff is the best way to release and realise their potential. In return, we seek staff who are passionate about working with young people, resilient, and with a truly growth mindset. If this is you, we look forward to hearing from you!

St Birinus School is a Family Friendly School, committed to supporting our staff so that they can carve out a professional and personal life that is fulfilling and balanced.

• "I love this place!"
• "Despite only having joined the school recently, I have found it to be a positive and supportive school, with a clear vision and values that students and staff understand"
• "St Birinus is the best managed school that I have ever worked in or been associated with"
• "I love working at St Birinus and intend to root myself here for the foreseeable future"

• "Relationships with colleagues and the community feel"
• "A strong sense of community and pride"
• "The positive influence we have on students and inclusion of all students no matter their need"
• "The strong leadership and vision from the Senior Leadership Team"
• "The focus on staff wellbeing"

We are committed to continuous professional development and have wide-ranging training and development opportunities. For Early Careers Teachers this takes the form of a carefully designed mentoring programme. For experienced teachers, and those returning to teaching, there is a comprehensive CPD provision in place with a focus on department based development and collaboration.

We are also mindful of the competing demands people face in their lives so are happy to consider part‑time applications.

We are looking for an inspirational and innovative teacher with a real passion for ensuring excellence in teaching for the benefit of all…