Assistant Headteacher

Be part of something bigger. Make a difference every day.

The Assistant Headteacher role is an exciting addition to the Gloucester Academy team.  Currently the Senior Leadership team is composed of  two Deputy Headteachers who have strategic overview across the school, four Assistant Headteachers leading on teaching and learning, behaviour, raising standards and personal development, two Associate Assistant Heads leading on early help, and pastoral matters and our SEND coordinator 

This leadership position is open to dynamic, inspiring, and outstanding leaders who have a proven track record of delivering excellent attainment and achievement.  The role requires strategic thinking and an ability to lead from the front whilst offering challenge and support to all stakeholders.  The role is defined by the skills and attributes of the candidate we employ but we are looking for someone initially with a proven record of delivering excellent lessons and the ability to lead and inspire others

You will have:

• A passion for education and improving life chances for all students
• The ability to inspire, motivate and empower staff and students
• Experience leading whole-school initiatives successfully
• Strong interpersonal and strategic leadership skills
• High expectations alongside empathy, resilience and integrity
• A shared commitment to inclusion, equality and continuous improvement

About our school:

At Gloucester Academy, ambition, excellence and pride underpin everything we do. Our mission is to give students a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.

As part of Greenshaw Learning Trust, Gloucester Academy has experienced significant transformation and improvement. We are proud to provide a disruption-free learning environment where students and staff can flourish. We place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, collaboration and professional growth through high-quality CPD, centralised systems and a supportive leadership culture.

Located in the heart of Gloucester, our school serves a diverse and vibrant community, and we are deeply committed to ensuring every student achieves their full potential.

Working at Greenshaw Learning Trust:

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

To get a feel for life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 11:59pm on 22nd June 2026. Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.