Assistant Head Co-curricular

To start in September 2026, Laxton Junior School is seeking an ambitious and inspiring leader to join the Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Head Co-Curricular.

Laxton Junior School

At Laxton Junior School, our children and their learning are the centre of all that we do. In a caring and supportive environment, they become exceptional, lifelong learners, who confidently embrace the wide-ranging opportunities that we offer and are able to face challenges with determination and resilience. We believe that all learning opportunities should be challenging, inspiring and engaging and, through our talented and passionate staff, we ensure this contributes to fantastic progress across and beyond the curriculum.

The personalised learning programmes that we have in place ensure that all our children, from those who require some extra support to those working beyond age-related expectations, receive the perfect balance of support and challenge, alongside a sense of fun and enjoyment that must accompany learning.

The Assistant Head Co-Curricular is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and plays a central role in shaping the character and culture of the School. At Laxton Junior School, co-curricular education is not an adjunct to academic life; it is fundamental to developing confident, resilient and well-rounded young people.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the School’s enrichment provision, including sport, music, drama, clubs, houses, pupil leadership and charitable initiatives. They will articulate a clear and ambitious vision while ensuring that programmes, events and activities are delivered with energy, inclusivity and precision.

This role requires a leader who can inspire colleagues, champion excellence and broaden opportunity, ensuring that every pupil finds their passion and thrives. As a member of the Leadership Team, the Assistant Head Co-Curricular will help shape whole-school strategy and drive a vibrant, aspirational culture that defines the lived experience of pupils across the School.

The post carries a 50% teaching commitment, to be agreed based on the strengths of the successful candidate and the needs of the School.

You will find additional information on the School on our website  and for full details of the responsibilities and requirements for the role including the benefits we offer please see the Information pack available below.

Please complete and return an application form and the supplement to the application form, available from our website, before the closing date.

Please note CV submissions cannot be accepted.

Final date to receive applications:
Friday 6th March 2026 (9am)

Interviews will take place week commencing 16th March 2026.

Oundle School and Laxton Junior School are proud to be equal opportunity employers and we welcome applications from all. We aim to ensure that all applicants are provided with the same opportunities during the recruitment process, and we endeavour to comply with the duties placed upon us to make reasonable adjustments as prescribed by the Equality Act 2010. Should you need to request a particular adjustment to enable you to participate fully in the recruitment process, please ensure that this is made known, to the HR Department.

Both Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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