Assistant Headteacher

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is recruiting an Assistant Headteacher to support the strategic direction and leadership of a primary school. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, promote high standards, and ensure children's welfare is prioritized. Requirements include experience as a teacher across Key Stages 1 and 2 and strong communication skills. The role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive local network

Spacious grounds and exciting curriculum

Qualifications

• Experienced teacher with proven impact across Key Stages 1 and 2.
• Reflective and aspirational leader committed to school improvement.
• Excellent communicator who builds trust and positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Champion the school's vision and high expectations.
• Work as part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Monitor, evaluate and report on pupil outcomes.

Skills

Experience across Key Stages 1 and 2

Excellent communication

Empowering leadership

Teamwork

Job description

About Our School

Be an active, visible presence within school life, building positive relationships with pupils, staff, families and the wider community. Support the Headteacher through confident, collaborative leadership that draws on the skills and strengths of the whole team. Bring fresh ideas, enthusiasm and professional curiosity, helping to nurture a culture of continuous improvement. Value teamwork and shared expertise, recognising the opportunities offered by collaboration both within and beyond our school. Be an experienced and highly effective classroom practitioner who models excellent teaching and learning. Uphold and embody our Christian ethos, values and vision in all aspects of school life.

Position

Following an internal promotion, we are recruiting an Assistant Headteacher with experience across Key Stages 1 and 2 to contribute to both the strategic direction and daily leadership of our school.

In this role you will:

• Champion the school's vision, values and high expectations.
• Work as part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to drive whole-school priorities.
• Lead and support staff effectively, promoting strong teamwork and high morale.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on pupil outcomes and school performance.
• Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Deputise for the Headteacher when required.
• Teach 0.6 FTE (Actual working pattern can be discussed at interview).

Qualifications

• Experienced teacher with proven impact across Key Stages 1 and 2.
• A reflective and aspirational leader committed to school improvement.
• Excellent communicator who builds trust and positive relationships.
• Supportive, empowering colleague who leads by example.
• Places children's welfare, learning and personal development at the heart of every decision.

Benefits

What our school can offer:

• Disability confident employer offers interviews to applicants declaring a disability meeting minimum criteria.
• A strong and distinctive Christian ethos inspired by our vision: "Roots to grow and wings to fly".
• Six core values: Respect, Responsibility, Perseverance, Trust, Teamwork and Creativity.
• Spacious grounds, Forest School provision, and an exciting, well-developed curriculum.
• Newly refurbished library and wide range of music, sport and enrichment opportunities.
• Supportive local network through the Hobbes Alliance of schools.
• Leadership coaching and professional development opportunities through Wiltshire Council and the Bristol Diocese.