0.5 Assistant Head

Westcliff Primary Academy; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Westcliff Primary Academy in Dawlish is seeking an Assistant Head with a teaching role in KS2. This part-time (0.5 FTE), permanent position starts Autumn 2026 and includes weekly leadership release time.

The successful candidate will contribute to strategic leadership while maintaining teaching responsibilities, and will be part of our improving leadership team. We welcome leaders with strengths in curriculum, assessment and a proven track record of raising standards, who can help drive

Qualifications

• Commitment to raising standards and outcomes for all pupils.
• Experience in curriculum development and assessment across primary key stages.
• Proven leadership track record in primary education.

Responsibilities

• Lead school improvement initiatives as part of the leadership team.
• Deliver teaching responsibilities in KS2.
• Collaborate with trust leadership to drive school improvement and CPD.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Assessment

Raising standards

Job description

Westcliff Primary Academy is seeking to appoint, from Autumn 2026, apart time 0.5, permanent Assistant Head with a teaching responsibility in KS2 and work as part of the leadership team at Westcliff Primary Academy.

We will be excited to hear from leaders with strengths in curriculum, assessment and those who have a proven track record of raising standards.

We are a vibrant coastal community primary school, with approximately 340 pupils on roll, that is on a journey of improvement.

We are looking for applicants who are ready to forge a pathway to prove their impact and join us in making the best futures for all our children.

The school offers a warm and supportive team environment, with collaborative learning opportunities, CPD, team working and an innovative, ambitious and supportive leadership team. The school caters for pupils from 4-11and is situated in the seaside town of Dawlish of the south coast of Devon, within easy access of the M5, A38 and A380.

As an Assistant Head you will focus on key aspect of school improvement; supported by an experienced School and Trust Leadership Team.This is a teaching role with weekly leadership release time. This is a full-time role and not suitable for ECTs.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who:

1. Is committed to raising standards, ensuring that all children achieve the highest possible outcomes and has a relentless pursuit of the best for all children.
2. Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be academically, socially, emotionally and ready to be the citizens in our communities.
3. Has secure curriculum knowledge; ideally across all key stages.
4. Has a dedication towards a child-centred approach, with creative ideas for learning opportunities.

Closing date: 9th October 2026

Interview date: 15th October 2026