START DATE: SEPTEMBER 2025

The promotion of our current Assistant Headteacher has created an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven leader to join our dedicated and ambitious team in this key role. At Cheslyn Hay Academy, a thriving school within an inspiring Trust, we are committed to providing every student with the opportunities and environment they need to achieve their academic and personal potential. If you are an inspiring leader who values student success and staff development and wellbeing, and are looking to work with exceptional students in a strong and supportive school, we encourage you to apply to join our team.
Cheslyn Hay Academy is a high performing and successful mixed 11-18 comprehensive academy of 1300 students. As part of the forward thinking and progressive Windsor Academy Trust, we work to ensure all students and staff can have High Expectation and High Achievement in all that they do. Cheslyn Hay Academy is an oversubscribed school and we value our strong community reputation and links.
We are seeking a dynamic leader who will challenge, inspire and drive school improvement to achieve the best outcomes for students. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly effective, professional and confident leader who has a proven track record of working effectively in a similar role. You will be working with the Headteacher and Leadership Team to help develop a strategic view for the school in its community in planning for the future needs and further development.

You will have:

• The ability to inspire and motivate staff, students, and families, with a focus on raising aspirations and achievement for all.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to develop and implement strategies to improve outcomes for students
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, parents, and external agencies.
• A commitment to promoting the school’s values and ethos, with a focus on creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
• Acts with pace and urgency being proactive, energetic and decisive

Cheslyn Hay Academy will allow you to:

• Be part of a forward thinking school
• Work as part of a supportive leadership team that is committed to raising standards, expectations and aspirations of all the students at the school
• Benefit from ongoing professional development and the opportunity to be part of an innovative and exciting Trust.
• Work within a supportive and ambitious environment where all students are encouraged to go beyond what they think they can achieve and to enjoy learning, helping them to lead successful, healthy and happy lives
• A high-quality teaching and learning environment

If you would like to find out why our staff love working at Cheslyn Hay Academy, feel free to contact Megan Wickes, People Team Assistant at mwickes@cheslynhay.windsoracademytrust.org.uk to arrange an opportunity to meet with the Headteacher and discuss the role.
Please apply online for this vacancy via the Windsor Academy Trust website https://www.windsoracademytrust.org.uk/job-vacancies/

Please refer the Job description for details