Assistant Headteacher

Prince Rock Primary School; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Prince Rock Primary School in Plymouth invites applications for an Assistant Headteacher to join the leadership team, drive standards, and raise outcomes. The role focuses on inclusive education, staff development, and shaping the school’s vision with a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching, safeguarding and community engagement.

You will lead strategic projects, support the Headteacher, mentor staff and foster collaborative relationships with pupils, families and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of improving outcomes.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and readiness to step up.
• Commitment to inclusion, pupil wellbeing and high standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the strategic leadership and management of the school.
• Lead and drive school improvement initiatives that positively impact outcomes for pupils.
• Support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in delivering the school's vision and priorities.
• Champion high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across the school.
• Coach, mentor and develop colleagues to achieve excellence in practice.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, attendance and safeguarding.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, families and the wider community.

Skills

Classroom practitioner

Leadership experience

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Behaviour safeguarding

Job description

Assistant Headteacher

Inspire. Lead. Make a Difference.

Prince Rock Primary School is seeking an exceptional and ambitious Assistant Headteacher to join our dedicated leadership team and help drive our vision of providing outstanding education and opportunities for every child.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and inspirational leader who is passionate about raising standards, developing staff, and ensuring that all pupils thrive both academically and personally. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to inclusion, excellence, and placing children at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

As Assistant Headteacher, you will:

• Play a key role in the strategic leadership and management of the school.
• Lead and drive school improvement initiatives that positively impact outcomes for pupils.
• Support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in delivering the school's vision and priorities.
• Champion high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across the school.
• Coach, mentor and develop colleagues to achieve excellence in practice.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, attendance and safeguarding.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, families and the wider community.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of improving outcomes.
• Has successful leadership experience and is ready to take the next step in their career.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusion, equity and pupil wellbeing.
• Is passionate about curriculum development and high-quality teaching and learning.
• Has excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Can inspire, motivate and support both pupils and staff.
• Is resilient, reflective and committed to continuous professional development.

What We Offer

At Prince Rock Primary School, you will join a supportive and forward-thinking team committed to ensuring every child succeeds. We offer:

• Enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking pupils.
• A dedicated and talented staff team.
• Strong support from governors and senior leaders.
• A positive and inclusive school culture.
• High-quality professional development and leadership opportunities.
• A chance to make a significant difference within a vibrant Plymouth school community.

About the Trust

The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:

Together we will…

work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children

As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.

Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

01752 257698

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.