Assistant Headteacher - Achievement

Assistant Headteacher - Achievement (New Line Learning Academy)

Location: Kent, UK

Education Phases: Secondary;

Job Roles: Assistant Headteacher;

Working Patterns: Full-Time;

Key Stagess: Ks3, Ks4;

Application Deadline: Friday, 6th March 2026

Expected Working Start Date: September 2026

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

New Line Learning Academy is a good school inthe heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 900 pupils aged 11 to 16. New LineLearning are committed to the delivering the highest standard of education forthe young people in our care. In return, we expect our pupils to be committedto their studies and strive to achieve their goals.

The ethos is clear; believe and achieve.

New Line Learning aims for all of its pupilsto be well-motivated and self-aware learners, who can conduct themselvesappropriately in a range of situations. Aiming to create an ethos and anenvironment in which pupils feel safe and in which they can learn to interactrespectfully, sensibly and maturely with others. We want our pupils to developinto responsible citizens, playing an active part in the school, local andwider communities.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed tobuilding a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, includingthose who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian andminority ethnic communities, and from different religious or beliefbackgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individualsbring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require anyreasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to supportyou.

What's in it for you?

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• A friendly and supportive environment
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action researchand nationally accredited qualifications
• The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two SecondarySchools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time onlyDay Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits toeducation staff.
• A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resourcesavailable.
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benendencorporate healthcare scheme

New Line Learning Academy is proud to be atthe heart of our community. Built on honesty, trust, integrity and hard work,we are a school where students are proud to attend and staff are proud to work.

Our ethos Believe and Achieve underpinseverything we do. We are ambitious for every child, unapologetically inclusive,and relentless in our drive to provide an exceptional experience for all.

Following a period of significant strategicdevelopment and growth, we are seeking an exceptional leader to join our SeniorLeadership Team as Assistant Headteacher - Achievement.

This is a pivotal leadership role in a schoolwith a clear improvement trajectory and growing student numbers. It offers theopportunity to shape whole-school culture and deliver measurable impact.

Why This Role Matters

Under the updated Ofsted framework,Achievement is recognised as a distinct judgement area, reflecting theimportance of strong outcomes for all pupils.

At New Line Learning Academy, our curriculumis ambitious, carefully sequenced and rooted in high expectations. We areinvesting heavily in professional development, curriculum precision andconsistent implementation.

The Assistant Headteacher for Achievement willplay a central role in ensuring that this ambition translates into measurableimpact across all year groups and pupil groups.

About the Role

Working alongside the Deputy Headteacher youwill lead the strategic development and operational implementation ofachievement across the academy, ensuring:

• Strong and sustained academic outcomes at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage4.
• High expectations and challenge for all learners.
• Effective assessment systems that inform teaching and accelerateprogress.
• Closing of gaps between pupil groups through high-quality teachingand targeted support.
• Clear accountability structures that empower middle leaders.
• Raising standards strategies that are precise, coherent andimpactful.

This role is about securing excellence, notthrough pressure, but through clarity, consistency and collective efficacy.

Our Context

We proudly serve communities within the top10% most deprived nationally. We see this not as a barrier, but as our moralpurpose and motivation.

We are a growing school, with Year 7 intakerising and long-term projections exceeding 1,000 students on roll. We arestrengthening our systems, refining curriculum delivery and building a culturewhere academic pride is visible in every classroom.

This is an exciting time to join us.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a senior leader who:

• Has a strong track record of improving attainment and progress.
• Understands how to translate curriculum intent into consistentclassroom impact.
• Uses data intelligently to drive improvement.
• Builds strong relationships with middle leaders and supports theirdevelopment.
• Holds high expectations for all learners, particularlydisadvantaged and SEND pupils.
• Is aligned with a values-driven, community-centred ethos.

Experience of leading raising standardsstrategies at whole-school or faculty level is essential. NPQSL or equitablequalifications is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• A united and ambitious Senior Leadership Team.
• Clear strategic direction through our Self-Evaluation &Development Plan.
• Strong professional development and leadership pathways.
• A supportive trust partnership.
• The opportunity to shape academic excellence in a growing school.

If you are a values-led leader ready to drivemeaningful and measurable impact, we would welcome your application.

Visits & Application

We strongly encourage prospective candidatesto visit the school prior to application by Friday 6th March, 10:00am.

To apply, please complete an application onour online application portal. Your application statement should include :

• Your impact in improving achievement.
• Evidence of measurable outcomes.
• How your leadership aligns with our Believe & Achieve ethos.