Assistant Headteacher: Lead Learning & Inclusion

The Foundry Visionmongers Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundry Lane Primary School in Southampton is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. This role offers strategic and operational leadership across the primary age range, with a focus on raising achievement, inclusion and safeguarding.

You will support and develop colleagues through coaching and data-informed practice, work closely with the Headteacher and SLT, and contribute to whole-school improvement and professional growth within our warm, inclusive community.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the primary age range, ensuring consistency, ambition and high standards in teaching, learning, curriculum and behaviour.
• 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.
• Work closely alongside the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team contributing to whole-school leadership, safeguarding and school improvement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Data-driven improvement

Curriculum development

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Foundry Lane Primary School in Southampton is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. This role offers strategic and operational leadership across the primary age range, with a focus on raising achievement, inclusion and safeguarding.

You will support and develop colleagues through coaching and data-informed practice, work closely with the Headteacher and SLT, and contribute to whole-school improvement and professional growth within our warm, inclusive community.