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Assistant Headteacher Posts – Furness Academy

Required for April 2026 (earlier start date available)

Furness Academy are in a position to offer an exceptional opportunity to strengthen its growing senior leadership team with the addition of two Assistant Headteachers. The successful applicants will be enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and inspirational leaders, ready to take the next step in their leadership career.

In partnership with the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team, the Assistant Headteacher will provide professional leadership and management of areas of responsibility that will be agreed based on the candidate’s skills, knowledge and experience. Your application needs to express what you will contribute to a senior leadership team aligned with the vision of the academy, based on your skills, knowledge and experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and assist in contributing to the vision, sense of purpose and pride that exists within Furness Academy.

For further information or enquiries regarding this post, please contact the HR Manager on 01229 484277 or via email to hrrecruitment@furnessacademy.co.uk, or alternatively you may download an information package and application form from our website at furnesseducationtrust.co.uk . Please note we only accept CVs with a fully completed application form.

Salary: Leadership scale L15 – L18

Contract: Full time, permanent contract

Job Reference Code: FET 050/2306

Closing date: 9am Monday 10th November 2025

Interviews: Will be held shortly afterwards, date to be confirmed

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