Assistant Headteacher – Curriculum & Teaching

The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
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Job Ref No. ECC4008-454L Position Type: Assistant Headteacher Pay Range: Leadership 8-12
Position Start Date: 13/04/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 10/12/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: Week commencing 15th December 2025  

Job Description

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About the role:

The Trust is looking to appointan ambitious andhighly motivatedAssistant Headteacherand invites applications from professionals with vision anddriveto inspire and lead on the strategic development ofaspects ofthecurriculumand teachingin the school.  

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate tobe responsiblefortheimplementationof keystrategiesand policies to secure continued school improvement.We are looking for someone who puts students first, proactively focuses on the development, sharing and monitoring of best practice to help across the school.   

The ideal candidate will be an excellent, inspiring class teacher with a proventrack recordof strong student progress, and with a passion to make a differencefor all ourstudents.The role involvesworking closely with the newly appointed Deputy Headteacher and Head of School to leadand be accountable forkey aspectsidentifiedin the job descriptionsuch as(but not exhaustive).

Key Stage 3 lead (assessment, curriculum, teaching and learning, homework, parents' evenings & events)

Foundational knowledge (reading, spelling, handwriting, maths)

Reading strategy lead

Oracy strategy lead 

The successful candidate will be a key point of contact forall staff, families and relevant stakeholders, and organisational skills are key. They will be actively encouraged and supported to engage with high quality CPD as part of this role. 

An application can be downloaded from the Academy's websitewww.ramseyacademy.com.  Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Downes,HRand Administration Manager -cdownes@ramseyacademy.com  

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Appointments will be subject to DBS clearance and satisfactory references. 

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Downes.If you would like toinformallydiscussthis opportunity, pleasefeel free to contact Mr Mallard,DeputyHeadteacher or MrAppleford,Head of School via Mrs Downes, to arrangethis. 

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Work Schedule:

Full Time, Permanent

How to Apply:
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to The Ramsey Academy.

Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to office@ramseyacademy.com

Information about the School

The Ramsey Academy is a popular over-subscribed secondary school in the heart of the Halstead community.

Our focus is to ‘Achieve Excellence Together’. We work hard to support students in their educational journey and provide them with the skills and knowledge they need for their future.

The Ramsey Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Mrs Downes
Colne Road, Halstead
Essex, CO9 2HR
Telephone: 01787 472481
Email: cdownes@ramseyacademy.com

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