Assistant Headteacher (Jan start) - Northfield

Aspire People; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking an Assistant Head Teacher for a primary school in Turves Green. The successful candidate will focus three days on leadership and two days on teaching phonics in Year 1. This role offers a supportive school community and opportunities for professional growth, with the potential to become permanent. Ideal candidates will have strong early reading skills and proven leadership ability.

Benefits

Supportive school community

Opportunities for professional growth

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practitioner with strong understanding of early reading and phonics.
• Proven leadership skills or confident in stepping into a leadership role.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and support pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support school improvement and coaching staff 3 days a week.
• Teach phonics in Year 1 for 2 days, raising attainment.
• Contribute to decision-making as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Lead on behaviour management and maintain positive learning environments.

Skills

Classroom practitioner

Leadership skills

Inspire and motivate others

Commitment to high standards

Understanding of early reading and phonics

Job description

Assistant Head Teacher (with Teaching Responsibility)

Location: Turves Green

Contract: Full Time - 05/01/2025 to 17/07/2025 (with the possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate)

Are you an ambitious, dedicated and forward-thinking leader looking to make a real impact in a warm and inclusive primary school? We are seeking an Assistant Head Teacher to join our team from January 2025, with a blend of leadership and hands‑on teaching responsibilities.

As Assistant Head Teacher, you will play a key part in shaping the strategic direction of the school while supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the setting. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher or emerging leader ready to take the next step.

Responsibilities

• 3 days out of class, supporting school improvement, coaching staff and contributing to whole-school development.
• 2 days teaching and supporting phonics in Year 1, delivering high-quality sessions and raising attainment.
• Taking on Senior Leadership Team (SLT) responsibilities, contributing to decision‑making and supporting the operational and strategic needs of the school.
• Leading on behaviour management, modelling best practice and working collaboratively with staff to maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of early reading and phonics.
• Has proven leadership skills or is ready to step into a leadership role with confidence and ambition.
• Can inspire, motivate and support both pupils and staff.
• Is committed to high standards, inclusion and positive behaviour.
• Is flexible, proactive and passionate about primary education.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• The potential for the position to become permanent for the right candidate.
• A chance to make a meaningful difference in a vibrant Turves Green primary school.

If you are interested, please apply for this role and we will be in touch!

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.