Assistant Headteacher - EYFS/KS1 Leadership & Coaching

West Croft School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Croft School is seeking an experienced leader to head Early Years and Key Stage 1, and to oversee the Read Write Inc program. The role involves strategic leadership, coaching teachers, and driving improvements across a large, rapidly improving school.

You will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure high-quality teaching, robust safeguarding, and strong community relations. This is a full-time on-site post located in Swindon, United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Experience leading EYFS and KS1 settings.
• Proven ability to model outstanding classroom practice and raise teaching standards.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and equality across the school.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for EYFS, KS1 and Read Write Inc.
• Support and develop high-quality teaching and learning across these areas.
• Act as role model, coaching and mentoring staff as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Coaching & mentoring

Safeguarding

Equality & inclusion

Community relations

Tools

Read Write Inc

Job description

West Croft School is seeking an experienced leader to head Early Years and Key Stage 1, and to oversee the Read Write Inc program. The role involves strategic leadership, coaching teachers, and driving improvements across a large, rapidly improving school.

You will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure high-quality teaching, robust safeguarding, and strong community relations. This is a full-time on-site post located in Swindon, United Kingdom.