Assistant Head

Westcliff Primary Academy; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Westcliff Primary Academy, a vibrant coastal primary in Dawlish, seeks an Assistant Head (0.5 FTE) from January 2027 with KS2 teaching responsibilities and a seat on the leadership team. This permanent post offers collaborative culture, Trust CPD, and a clear pathway to impact.

The successful candidate will lead school improvement priorities, champion curriculum and assessment, and work with the Trust Leadership Team to raise standards across the school.

Qualifications

• Experience in school leadership and a proven track record of raising standards.
• Strong curriculum knowledge across key stages, with a focus on KS2.

Responsibilities

• Lead school improvement strategies with the leadership team.
• Deliver KS2 teaching as part of leadership duties.
• Oversee assessment practices and contribute to CPD for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum

Assessment

Raising standards

KS2

Job description

Westcliff Primary Academy is seeking to appoint, from January 2027, 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 300 pupils on roll, that is has sustained rapid improvement since the last inspection with a continued focus on improving standards.

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, Trust, school and regional 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 and the trainline between Exeter and Plymouth.

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 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 9am on Thursday 12th November

Interviews: Wednesday 18th November.