Assistant Headteacher
at Rivacre Brook, Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom
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- Salary
- £45,000 to £50,000 a year
- Closing date
- 30 November 2026
- Start
- Not given in the advert
- Type of post
- Leadership
- Contract
- Full Time
- First seen
- 31 October 2026, on a public job listing
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The advert
Assistant Headteacher
– Rivacre Brook School, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 1AN
Salary : £45,000 £50,000
Full Time (40 hours/week)
Purpose of the Role
To lead and develop the curriculum, teaching quality, and pupil achievement across the school, ensuring that all pupils, including those with complex needs, receive a high-quality, broad, balanced, and coherent education. The Assistant Headteacher will champion evidence-based teaching practises and professional development, modelling the Keys Group EPIC values and adhering strictly to the Staff Code of Conduct.
At Rivacre Brook School
What makes Rivacre Brook School special is our staff's ability to foster excellent working relationships with our students where other schools haven't managed. Our students require specialist support from the English Teacher to help them feel supported enough to engage in learning and it is this caring, nurturing, trauma informed environment that we provide.
While we recognise the importance of, and our students work towards, formal qualifications such as AQA unit awards, Functional Skills and GCSEs, we also ensure our students leave us with a wide range of life skills and qualities by taking part in activities such as outdoor learning, swimming, horse riding, rock climbing, E-Sports, boxing and many, many more.
Key Responsibilities
Model professional integrity, respectful communication, and high standards of behaviour consistent with the Staff Code of Conduct
Work collaboratively with senior leaders, staff, parents, and external agencies to meet pupils’ needs
Embed trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches in curriculum delivery and teaching practises
Lead the design, development, and implementation of a curriculum that is accessible, engaging, and tailored to the needs of pupils with complex needs and SEND
Ensure statutory curriculum requirements are met, and that literacy, numeracy, science, ICT, and vocational subjects are effectively delivered
Use assessment data to identify gaps in learning and lead targeted interventions to improve pupil outcomes
Support subject leaders and teaching staff through coaching, training, and sharing best practice, alongside the use of valid and reliable assessment and reporting systems that inform teaching and learning
Lead strategies to raise pupil attainment and progress across all subjects
Ensure that teaching supports pupils’ social and emotional development alongside academic progress
Engage parents and carers as partners in their children’s learning
Encourage reflective practice and engagement with educational research
Contribute to budget planning related to curriculum resources and staff training
Promote a positive, safe learning environment where pupils can thrive emotionally and academically
Ensure compliance with Independent School Standards (Parts 3 and 5) and all relevant health and safety regulations
Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status; relevant leadership qualification NPQSL or equivalent
Proven experience leading curriculum development and improving teaching quality
Deep understanding of curriculum design, assessment, and evidence-informed teaching strategies
Ability to lead, motivate, and support teaching staff, modelling the Staff Code of Conduct
Strong interpersonal skills with staff, pupils, parents, and external partners
Commitment to professional conduct and safeguarding as per the Staff Code of Conduct
Ability to use data to inform teaching strategies and curriculum planning
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
Resilience, adaptability, empathy, and passion for improving pupil outcomes
Benefits of Joining Keys
NEST enhanced pension scheme
Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys and split a £500 referral bonus between you
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Access to a blue light discount card
Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues