Lansdowne Primary Academy: Assistant Headteacher

Lansdowne Primary Academy; Braintree; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff well-being programme including健康

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to work Scheme

Long service awards

Gym access / Fitness Suite

Staff Nursery

Job summary

Lansdowne Primary Academy, part of the GLC, seeks an Assistant Head of School to lead whole-school improvement and drive outstanding pupil outcomes. The role sits on the Leadership Pay Scale L6–L10 with a generous salary, permanent contract, and full-time pattern.

Start date September 2026, with safeguarding and equality at the core of our ethos. We offer extensive professional development, a supportive central team, and excellent facilities within Thurrock’s GLC network.

Job description

Your Role

Assistant Head of School

GLC Academy: Lansdowne Primary Academy

Salary: Leadership Pay Scale L6 £62,113 - L10 £68,444

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time - Talk to us about flexible working

Start Date: September 2026

Closing Date: 12th November 2026 at 9am

Lansdowne Primary Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership between one secondary and four primary schools located within Tilbury and Chadwell in the borough of Thurrock to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity. We work tirelessly to ensure that individual different characteristics including age, ethnicity, socio-economic background, academic ability, disability, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation are not discriminated against in any way. We create environments characterised by mutual respect where difference is celebrated and where individual differences don't act as a barrier to success.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate significant evidence in whole-school transformation leading directly to outstanding outcomes for pupils. They must be able to evidence exceptional leadership as well as exemplary practice as a classroom practitioner. The final responsibilities for this role will be negotiated according to the successful candidates experience and ambitions.

Watch our video for an insight into our academy:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNTalGAxd8Q

You can read our latest Ofsted Report here:https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21

Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:

• Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Electric Car Scheme and Cycle to work Scheme
• Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
• State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
• A paid 'My Day' each year
• Excellent career development and training
• 2 week October half term break
• A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
• Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
• Free access to the Gateway Academy Fitness Suite
• GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]

The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

A visit to the school is strongly encouraged prior to making an application. Please contact [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

Safeguarding Information

The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to the completion of pre employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.

In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance 'KCSIE' the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:

• - to identify issues which call into question the applicants' suitability to work with children;
• - to verify employment history

Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.