Assistant Headteacher at Foundry Lane Primary School

Foundry Lane Primary School; Southampton; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundry Lane Primary School is seeking an inspirational Assistant Headteacher to join the Senior Leadership Team. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across the primary age range and support colleagues through coaching, data-informed improvement, and high standards of teaching and behaviour.

You will work with the Headteacher and SLT on safeguarding, school improvement, and key priorities, while maintaining your own teaching commitment where needed.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a school setting.
• Ability to analyse pupil data to drive improvement.
• Experience coaching colleagues and evaluating teaching quality.
• Strong understanding of curriculum progression and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the primary age range.
• Support and develop colleagues through coaching and professional dialogue.
• Use assessment data to drive improvement and maintain high standards.
• Lead on school priorities and contribute to safeguarding and school improvement.
• Undertake teaching responsibilities as required by the role.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Coaching

Curriculum planning

Communication

Education

QTS

Job description

About this Role

Assistant Headteacher

LDR 1 -8 £53,586.00 - £63,688.00

Leadership with heart. Excellence for every child.

Are you an inspiring, child-centred leader who believes that every pupil deserves excellence?

Foundry Lane Primary School is seeking to appoint a dedicated, forward-thinking Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an existing leader or experienced teacher and emerging leader who is passionate about raising achievement, nurturing inclusion and preparing pupils to thrive as confident, successful learners through each stage of their development.

At Foundry Lane, we are proud of our warm, inclusive and diverse community, where strong relationships, high expectations and a creative curriculum enable every child to be safe, respected and supported to be their best. Our staff work collaboratively, value professional learning and share a commitment to continuous improvement. We are looking for someone who embodies our school motto, "Working Together".

The Role

As Assistant Headteacher, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the primary age range, ensuring consistency, ambition and high standards in teaching, learning, curriculum and behaviour. You will support and develop colleagues through coaching and professional dialogue, use assessment and data effectively to drive improvement, and model excellent practice within your own classroom.

You will work closely alongside the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team contributing to whole-school leadership, safeguarding and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in the strategic leadership and operational management of the school
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the School Improvement Plan
• Lead on identified whole-school priorities
• Line manage and appraise designated staff, providing effective challenge, support and coaching
• Promote a positive, professional culture where staff feel valued and supported
• Ensure clear lines of communication within teams and across the school
• Undertake a teaching commitment, which may include planned cover and targeted teaching across year groups, maintaining high standards of practice

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Is an exceptional classroom practitioner with proven experience
• Is aspirational for all pupils, including those with additional needs
• Has a strong understanding of curriculum progression, assessment and effective pedagogy
• Can motivate, challenge and support colleagues through collaborative leadership
• Values strong relationships, using relational and restorative approaches to support children
• Is reflective, positive and committed to ongoing professional learning
• Understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and the wider community
• Brings warmth, creativity and a good sense of humour to leadership

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Evidence of leadership or management responsibility that has led to improved pupil outcomes
• Experience of leading or contributing to improvement within a phase or curriculum area
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use assessment and pupil data to inform teaching, track progress and raise attainment
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and pupil wellbeing
• Willingness to contribute fully to whole-school leadership and development

Desirable

• Experience in a formal leadership role (e.g. phase lead, subject leader, assistant headteacher)
• Experience of preparing for or contributing to statutory assessment, moderation or inspection processes
• Experience of leading professional development or coaching colleagues
• Familiarity with statutory assessment frameworks
• Experience of working with parents and external agencies

Why Join Us?

• A supportive, collaborative staff team who value one another
• Children who are curious, welcoming and eager to learn
• A creative, engaging curriculum that nurtures confidence and ambition
• A leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' lives and outcomes

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and strongly recommended.

Foundry Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.