Assistant Headteacher - Primary

TeacherActive; England; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Essex is seeking an Assistant Head Teacher to join their leadership team. This role offers the opportunity to shape the direction of a newly established primary school and drive improvements in teaching and learning. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for education, and proven experience in enhancing school performance. Competitive pay and supportive staff development opportunities are available.

Benefits

High-quality training and professional development

Career progression opportunities

Access to staff well-being programmes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in driving improvements in teaching, learning or curriculum areas.
• Ability to lead, motivate and inspire the whole school community.
• Demonstrates high expectations for learning and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Raise the quality of teaching and learning in the school.
• Support staff development and ensure high educational standards.
• Communicate effectively with staff, pupils, and parents.

Skills

Leadership

Motivation

Communication

Vision for school improvement

Relationship building

Job description

South East/ contract / £53,602 - 60,145 per year

Assistant Head Teacher

Start date: January 2026
Salary: Leadership Scale 4–7

Are you an exceptional teacher looking to take the next step into leadership? Do you want the chance to make a wider impact and help shape the future of a growing primary school? If you’re driven by improving outcomes for all children, this could be the ideal move for you.

A newly established primary school in Essex is looking for a confident and experienced Assistant Head Teacher to join their leadership team. The school opened in 2024 and is at an exciting point in its development, offering the chance to help shape whole-school culture and drive consistent standards across all year groups.

Working closely with the Head of School and wider leadership team, you’ll play a key role in raising the quality of teaching and learning, supporting staff, and ensuring every child receives the very best education.

The school is looking for someone who:

• Can lead, motivate and inspire the whole school community
• Has high expectations for learning and teaching
• Brings energy, vision and a passion for school improvement
• Communicates well and builds strong relationships with staff, pupils and parents
• Has proven experience driving improvements in teaching, learning or curriculum areas

In return, the Trust offers:

• Motivated and enthusiastic children
• A committed and supportive team
• Strong opportunities for career progression
• High-quality training and professional development
• Competitive pay and annual increments
• Access to staff well-being programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary sacrifice schemes for tech and bicycles
• A fully resourced curriculum and reduced marking expectations
• Clear policies that support staff wellbeing and behaviour management
• Collaboration and shared best practice across multiple schools

The successful candidate will help raise aspirations, model high-quality pedagogy and support positive outcomes for every child. This is a brilliant chance to grow your leadership career within a respected and forward-looking Multi Academy Trust.

If you are interested in hearing more about this role, please contact Dan Mumford on 01245 335533 or email [e-mail]

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

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