Assistant Headteacher, KS2 — Curriculum & Standards Leader

Westcliff Primary Academy; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Westcliff Primary Academy in Dawlish is seeking an Assistant Head with a teaching role in KS2. This part-time (0.5 FTE), permanent position starts Autumn 2026 and includes weekly leadership release time.

The successful candidate will contribute to strategic leadership while maintaining teaching responsibilities, and will be part of our improving leadership team. We welcome leaders with strengths in curriculum, assessment and a proven track record of raising standards, who can help drive

Qualifications

• Commitment to raising standards and outcomes for all pupils.
• Experience in curriculum development and assessment across primary key stages.
• Proven leadership track record in primary education.

Responsibilities

• Lead school improvement initiatives as part of the leadership team.
• Deliver teaching responsibilities in KS2.
• Collaborate with trust leadership to drive school improvement and CPD.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Assessment

Raising standards

Job description

Westcliff Primary Academy in Dawlish is seeking an Assistant Head with a teaching role in KS2. This part-time (0.5 FTE), permanent position starts Autumn 2026 and includes weekly leadership release time.

The successful candidate will contribute to strategic leadership while maintaining teaching responsibilities, and will be part of our improving leadership team. We welcome leaders with strengths in curriculum, assessment and a proven track record of raising standards, who can help drive