Assistant Headteacher

Post: Assistant Headteacher - Curriculum Location: PEAK Academy, Drake Lane, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 5HD FTE Salary Range: Leadership Scale L10 - L14; £66,956 - £73,827 Contract Type: Permanent, full time Contract Hours: 32.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday For more information about the role and the school please view our Applicant Pack - Assistant Headteacher - Curriculum

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to not only be part of a forward thinking and creative leadership team, but also to develop and demonstrate leadership skills within a framework of specialist provision as part of an ambitious, and growing Trust, with inclusion and the commitment to meet need at the core of its values. The Trust, our schools, our staff, and pupils require Senior Leaders who are looking to be innovative, strategic and system leaders. As Assistant Headteacher at The Peak and a senior leader within the Trust, you will be a team player contributing to the growth and development of our pupils. As a member of The Peak Academy Leadership Team, you will collaborate to lead the school to reflect its unique community of pupils, families and staff. This will be consistent with the values of the Trust. You will lead to inspire learning for children with a diagnosis of social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding. You will lead within our strong safeguarding culture, wherein pupils are listened to, respected, and involved in many decisions as possible. At The Peak Academy, we support pupils aged 11-16. We believe that every young person deserves the chance to unlock their potential, regardless of their starting point. Our goal is simple but profound: to ensure every pupil feels they belong, is empowered to achieve and is equipped to thrive long after they leave us. About the successful candidate We are seeking an exceptional visionary Assistant Headteacher to support the Head of School and Leadership team a new era of excellence, driving growth and diversification while empowering our SEMH pupil population to thrive and achieve aspirational outcomes. The Assistant Headteacher will be responsible to oversee aspects of the curriculum and developing teaching. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our school’s vision for an inclusive, ambitious, and nurturing learning environment. You will be the driving force for positive change - working closely with staff, families and external agencies to ensure every pupil receives the support and opportunities they deserve. Come and Join us! This is an exciting time to join The Peak Academy as we move forward in our transformational journey. The Headteacher, and Leadership Team would like an Assistant Headteacher who: Has a clear and compelling vision for education for SEMH children and young people. W Who collaborates with and works to complement the Headteacher and Leadership team. Has a proven track record of success in leading and transforming schools while driving growth and diversification. Has exceptional leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire, motivate, and empower others and who leads by example. Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. Considers the mental health and wellbeing of all staff Has passion for equity and social justice with a commitment to creating a thriving school community that empowers vulnerable young people with SEMH to thrive. The Peak Academy Staff would like an Assistant Headteacher who: Is passionate about Peak and embraces our child-centered ethos Understands what our pupils need to learn and achieve their potential Has a good understanding of the curriculum and is able to support and guide staff to be at their best for pupils Makes time for Staff; listens to staff and acts on staff feedback Is considerate and helpful, not afraid to step in to support when needed. The Peak Academy Pupils would like an Assistant Headteacher who: Is kind Who helps us to learn Has a good sense of humour Who is understanding Who can interact with us

About the School

The Peak Academy is a day specialist provider of education in Dursley, Gloucestershire for children and young people aged from 11 to 16 years who have an SEMH profile. There are currently 67 pupils on roll but Reach South plans, in partnership with the LA to diversify both number and age range. PEAK formally joined Reach South in August 2022. The Trust has secured capital to ensure the capacity for growth and diversification. PEAK’s aim is to build safe independent lives for the SEMH population through a process of understanding, support, and enablement. To achieve this goal the school looks at the unique impact social, emotional, and mental health experiences has on the individual child. From this we aim as a school to personalise the child’s curriculum, care, and therapeutic package to ensure every child achieves and experiences success and independence. This is a unique opportunity to not only join the team at Peak, but also to work for a Trust within a framework of specialist provision. The Trust, our schools, and our pupils require teachers who are looking to be innovative, bold, and collaborative. You can help to design your pupil’s curriculum and influence their future. Your work will always be challenging and rewarding as a part of the Reach South Specialist team. Who we are and what drives us About the Trust We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond. We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting. These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive. Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence. Reach Academy South is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all parts of the community. We are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important to us that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds. As part of this we are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender, reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation at any stage of the recruitment process or in the terms and conditions offered to new employees or promoted employees. We’re proud of how we support our staff seeking to achieve high levels of job satisfaction for our workforce and are aware of the contribution our staff make for the children and families we deliver for and the contribution they make towards our community. Next Steps If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org. Please click on the link to view our Campaign Folder. Closing date: for applications is 1st November 2026 Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for w/c 9th November 2026 To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised. Opportunities and Benefits We offer a competitive salary plus TPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.