Primary Assistant Headteacher — School Leader & Coach

Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School; Rawmarsh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School invites an inspiring Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team, driving excellence in teaching and learning while championing student voice, personal development, and The School Way.

You will work closely with the Headteacher to shape the strategic direction and daily management of the school. This dual role combines outstanding classroom leadership with school-wide improvement opportunities and a focus on safeguarding and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and significant middle or senior leadership experience within a primary setting.
• Experience of working with children with SEND; SEND qualification desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Shape the SDP and oversee day-to-day management including recruitment and health & safety.
• Lead on 'The School Way' and student pledges; oversee the Student Council and careers provision; liaise with Safeguarding Team.
• Teach as a class teacher and drive high standards of attainment, behaviour and motivation.
• Monitor teaching quality through observations, planning checks and work scrutiny; develop robust assessment data systems.
• Coach, mentor and support self-evaluation of teaching staff; conduct appraisals and contribute to INSET planning.
• Build partnerships with parents to support student achievement; engage with community and stakeholders.
• Update SLT and Governing Board on provision and ensure policy implementation.

Skills

QTS

Middle/Senior Leadership

Teaching & Learning

Coaching & Mentoring

Education

QTS

Job description

Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School invites an inspiring Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team, driving excellence in teaching and learning while championing student voice, personal development, and The School Way.

You will work closely with the Headteacher to shape the strategic direction and daily management of the school. This dual role combines outstanding classroom leadership with school-wide improvement opportunities and a focus on safeguarding and student outcomes.