Assistant Headteacher: EYFS & Personal Development

Danetree Primary School; Epsom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Career pathways and talent management

Job summary

Danetree Primary School in West Ewell, near Epsom, seeks an inspiring Assistant Headteacher to lead EYFS and Personal Development. You will shape early years provision, support pupils’ social and emotional growth, and contribute to school improvement as a senior leader.

Joining the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll work with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to drive your vision, develop staff, strengthen safeguarding, and build strong relationships with families and external partners.

Qualifications

• Experienced Educator with QTS and senior leadership experience.
• Strategic leadership in driving school improvement and managing resources.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration with staff, pupils, families and partners.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and commitment to equality and wellbeing.
• Inspiring and innovative leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for EYFS and Personal Development with impact across the school.
• Lead whole-school improvement, safeguarding, enrichment, and community engagement.
• Support staff development and contribute to school improvement priorities.
• Collaborate with the SLT to implement the vision and drive outcomes for pupils.

Skills

QTS

Senior leadership

Strategic leadership

Communication & collaboration

Safeguarding & inclusion

Education

QTS

Job description

Danetree Primary School in West Ewell, near Epsom, seeks an inspiring Assistant Headteacher to lead EYFS and Personal Development. You will shape early years provision, support pupils’ social and emotional growth, and contribute to school improvement as a senior leader.

Joining the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll work with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to drive your vision, develop staff, strengthen safeguarding, and build strong relationships with families and external partners.