Senior Leadership Team
Overall responsibility for the strategic development and performance of the organisation including our ongoing commitment to Values, Care, Achievement and ensuring that the school remains Distinct and Effective as a Church School. Oversight of Quality Assurance of all areas of school life including Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Behaviour and Safeguarding. Line management of SLT that models visible values-based leadership that deepens existing relationships with staff, students and families. With support from the CEO, responsibility for all aspects of supply and demand, recruitment and retention of staff, overall budget and deployment of resources and wider stakeholder engagement. Strategic leadership of the provision of positive emotional wellbeing support for students and staff and the promotion of the benefits of self-care. Teacher of Drama.
Overall strategic responsibility for all aspects of Pastoral Care, specifically behaviour, with direct oversight of all systems and procedures created to ensure transparency, consistency and clarity. Close collaboration with the Safeguarding and Inclusion teams as appropriate as well as attendance to all FAM meetings and oversight of managed moves. Ensure proactive responses to any trends linked to behaviour data, detentions or punctuality and ensure a thorough Pastoral QA process is in place. Overview of the provision for LAC, adopted and previously looked after children. Implement, monitor and evaluate the Year 2 plan for AHS Ascent provision, including Line Management of key staff
Oversight of the mid-year transition process for new students. Line management of the Assistant Headteachers for Pastoral Care. Teacher of PE
Overall responsibility for student progress across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Overall responsibility for curriculum design, innovation and development. Oversight of student achievement including all aspects of assessment, reporting, target setting and quality assurance and exams.
Line Management of MFL, RE. Oversight of all aspects of Teaching & Learning and CPD including quality, innovation, development and meeting the needs of all learners. Leadership of the AHS staff appraisal process and AHS Staff Voice. Teacher of English
Oversight of all whole school attendance data and proactive responses to any trends, patterns and concerns identified. As part of this, oversight of the implementation and impact of the ‘Attendance Matters’ strategy. Responsibility for the strategic direction and development of Inclusion and SEND provision; to include; developing a culture of inclusion, where identification of barriers is at the heart of the school; monitoring and implementing of bespoke intervention packages as part of a graduated response; model for vulnerable students; implementing Years 3-4 Plan for AHS Horizons provision and working alongside the Assistant Headteacher: Personal Development to ensure the development of inclusive student leadership and extra-curricular/enrichment opportunities with a specific focus on SEND students, to ensure all groups of students ‘live life to the full’. Line management of the SENDCo and Assistant SENDCo with a focus on EHCP review, SEN Support register, effective transition programmes (especially Year 6 to 7), access arrangements, strong relationships with parents and external agencies and appropriate SEND CPD for all staff. Lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection as Designated Safeguarding Lead: provide strategic leadership and day‑to‑day oversight (including management and training of Deputy DSLs). Work alongside the Headteacher, pastoral leaders to promote a strong safeguarding culture and outstanding behaviour and safety Strategic Lead for the implementation of the Disadvantaged Strategy. Working alongside the Deputy Head: Achievement to meet the needs of all learners, through the monitoring of the impact of Adaptive Teaching across the curriculum. As part of this the effectiveness of intervention strategies should be tracked and reviewed. Teacher of Geography.
Working alongside the Headteacher and Deputy Headteachers, strategic responsibility for the effective day-to-day running of the school, including management and oversight of the school calendar, staff duties and school site arrangements. Strategic leadership of the ICT strategy, GDPR, risk management, health and safety, facilities and communication. Responsibility for senior HR including absence management and trips and visits as School Educational Visits Coordinator. Alongside the Operations Manager, shared responsibility for the planning and organisation of whole school events. Line management of Operations Manager, Finance Assistants and IT Technician. Alongside the Headteacher and CEO, strategic responsibility for the finances of the school. This includes preparation and management of annual budgets, monthly monitoring of income/expenditure/funding and ensuring best value for money as well as oversight of admissions and appeals.
Overall strategic leadership of all aspects of Post-16 provision and responsibility for further enhancing the school’s outstanding national reputation. This includes recruitment, marketing, transition, UCAS, examinations, care and curriculum development
Line management of the Head of Year 12 and 13 and the pastoral support team, as well as responsibility for student achievement at the end of their programmes of study. For 2026/27, support the collaborative working with Malton on vocational and enrichment aspects of Post 16. Teacher of Social Sciences.
Strategic leadership of Years 7-10, overseeing the standards, behaviour, academic and pastoral journey for all learners. Close liaison with the Deputy Head responsible for Behaviour and Standards and Personal Development to respond to data and information in regards to trends, patterns and concerns. Line management of Heads of the Year 7-11 cohorts and support of pastoral staff. QA of Form Time periods and Collective Worship experiences and provision of resources where appropriate. Leadership and support of Year 6 transition. Teacher of PE.
Strategic responsibility for all aspects of Personal Development, including the further development of the AHS Journey. Strategic responsibility for the development of inclusive student leadership and extra-curricular/enrichment opportunities for all groups of students, to include the tracking of participation and engagement, with a specific focus on disadvantaged and SEND students, to ensure all groups of students ‘live life to the full’. Leadership and development of Rewards and Recognition incentives across school as well as the further implementation of the House System. Overall responsibility for the Bullying and Anti-Discrimination Programme across school. Leading on student engagement and wellbeing, to include the coordination of an effective whole school student voice programme, ensuring that students are actively listened to and are fully involved in shaping the direction of the school. Overall responsibility for the Student Engagement Programme. Leadership and support of Careers Provision. Teacher of Child Care, Travel and Public Services.
Oversight in all aspects of timetables, to include timetable rewrites, to respond to the needs of the school and the construction of the whole school timetable for 2027-28. Provide operational support for the school’s assessment and recording systems to ensure accurate, timely data for leaders, teachers and families. Strategic responsibility for the development of Vocational Learning across school. To include strategic oversight of the BTEC QA Lead, and Line Management of all vocational qualifications. Overall lead for research, evaluation and development of accountability frameworks for vocational qualifications across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. Teacher of Maths.
Working alongside the leadership team to ensure that our Christian Values continue to be ‘lived into being’ and to enhance the Christian Distinctiveness of the school. Leadership of all elements of Chaplaincy including the strategic oversight of Collective Worship, the production of appropriate resources for Thought for the Day and the monitoring of all acts of Collective Worship. Overall strategic responsibility for all aspects of the SIAMS process; the organisation of whole school events in the Christian calendar; links with local churches, the Diocese of York and the wider Church. Teacher of RE.
Strategic Leadership of all aspects of attainment/progress at KS4, to include the implementation of the Raising Achievement Plan and weekly BRAG meetings. Working alongside the Deputy Head: Achievement to meet the needs of all learners, through the monitoring of the impact of Adaptive Teaching across the curriculum. As part of this the effectiveness of intervention strategies should be tracked and reviewed. Working alongside the Deputy Head: Inclusion, support the implementation of the disadvantaged strategy. Teacher of Geography.
Leadership of all aspects of Teaching & Learning including quality, innovation, development and meeting the needs of all learners. Strategic leadership of CPD and staff support. Leadership of the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a robust Assessment Model across the school, at both KS3/4. ECT oversight. Working alongside the Deputy Head: Achievement to meet the needs of all learners, through the monitoring of the impact of Adaptive Teaching across the curriculum. As part of this the effectiveness of intervention strategies should be tracked and reviewed. Teacher of History.
SLT Support
Strategic SEND lead and first point of contact for all SEND matters, including Year 6 transition students and any student with an EHCP. Lead and chair all EHCP reviews across KS3, KS4 and KS5, setting clear, person‑centred outcomes and ensuring timely implementation and annual evaluation. Conduct primary visits and attend review/transition meetings to gather detailed information, plan adjustments, and support smooth starts to Archbishop Holgates in September. Line manage and quality‑assure specialist provision: oversee the Access Arrangements Coordinator, the Autism Champion (ELSA) and deployment of support staff to maximise in‑class inclusion and access to assessments/exams. Coordinate with families, subject leaders, examinations officer and external agencies to secure reasonable adjustments, access arrangements and joined‑up provision, and to monitor impact via provision mapping and outcome data.
Responsibility for the day-to-day management of the school office and line management of the office team, medical provision, reprographics, catering, cleaning and cover supervisors. Linked to this, effective communication with families, including for 2026/27, the AHS website and social media accounts. Working alongside the Director of Operations and Finance, oversight of school cover and calendar arrangements, trips and visits and facilities. Oversight of staff attendance and leading on school transport as well as contributing to the organising and running of whole school events. In partnership with the Director of Finance and Operations and School Manager, responsibility for all aspects of Health and Safety. Oversight of the Support Staff Learning, Training and Development Cycle.
Responsibility for the day-to-day facilities management of the school. Oversight and maintenance of all buildings and facilities and an ongoing cycle of improvements to the fabric of the building. Providing support to the Director of Finance and Operations for the organisation of whole school events and the effective day-to-day running of the school. Line management of the Site Management team, oversight of lettings and in partnership with the Operations Manager, responsibility for all aspects of Health and Safety.