Assistant Head - [Key Stage 1 & whole school responsibility]

Lansdowne Primary Academy, Tilbury; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful primary academy in Tilbury seeks an Assistant Head - Key Stage 1 & whole school responsibility. This full-time, permanent role requires strong leadership and a track record in enhancing school outcomes. Candidates will negotiate responsibilities based on their experience. The school offers a range of benefits including a staff well-being programme and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Staff well-being programme

Health insurance

Salary sacrifice schemes

Long service awards

Excellent career development

Subsidised holiday provision

Qualifications

• Significant evidence in whole-school transformation leading to outstanding outcomes.
• Exceptional leadership and exemplary classroom practice.
• Negotiable responsibilities based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation initiatives for the whole school.
• Ensure outstanding outcomes for pupils.
• Negotiate final responsibilities based on experience.

Skills

Leadership

Classroom practice

Whole-school transformation

Job description

Overview

Assistant Head - Key Stage 1 & whole school responsibility

Position Start Date: 01/01/2026
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 02/10/2025 4pm
Date of Interviews: 6th October 2025

School: GLC Academy: Lansdowne Primary Academy

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time - Talk to us about flexible working

Start Date: January 2026 or sooner

Closing Date: 6th October 2025 at 4pm

Lansdowne Primary Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community (GLC), a partnership between one secondary and four primary schools in Tilbury and Chadwell, Thurrock. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation offering equality of opportunity for all staff and pupils. We value diversity and ensure that individual differences do not act as a barrier to success.

Role profile: Candidates must demonstrate significant evidence in whole-school transformation leading directly to outstanding outcomes for pupils. They must evidence exceptional leadership and exemplary classroom practice. Final responsibilities will be negotiated based on the successful candidate’s experience and ambitions.

Watch our video for an insight into our academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNTalGAxd8Q

Ofsted information: https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21

Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:

• Staff well-being programme with access to Westfield Health Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to Work
• Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 years
• State-of-the-art facilities and high-quality learning resources
• P aid 21 day each year
• Excellent career development and training
• 2-week October half-term break
• Central support team (reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance) enabling teachers to focus on teaching
• Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
• Free access to Gateway Academy Fitness Suite
• GLC Staff Nursery (competitive rates, term-time only)
• GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity; job share, part-time and flexible working considered

How to apply / Visit: We warmly welcome applicants to visit before applying. Please contact Kathryn Luckin at [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

Apply online: https://glc.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-GLC-0163

Safeguarding: The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment is subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with KCSIE, information on shortlisted candidates may be publicly available online for the purposes of recruitment and safeguarding; any information shared will be discussed with candidates at interview.

Information about the School

Lansdowne Primary Academy, Lansdowne Road, Tilbury, Essex RM18 7QB

Head of School: Dan George

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure safeguarding.

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Kathryn Luckin
Lansdowne Primary Academy, Tilbury
Essex, RM18 7QB
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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