Primary School Assistant Headteacher

Academics; Maldon; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Headteacher for a Primary School in Maldon, Essex. You will lead pastoral support and teaching initiatives, contributing to the operational success of the school. Ideal candidates will have Qualified Teacher Status and a minimum of 3 years teaching experience. This role offers a competitive salary between £54,555 and £62,703 and the chance to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent CPD & staff development

Parking available

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience across all primary age groups.
• Experience in leadership roles within a school setting.
• Ability to maintain a positive school ethos.

Responsibilities

• Lead for pastoral support, teaching & learning in day-to-day operations.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the school as part of the SLT.
• Promote creativity and innovation in the classroom.

Skills

Pastoral support

Teaching & learning

Leadership

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

3+ years teaching experience

Job description

Primary School Assistant Headteacher - Maldon, Essex

Education and training

Are you an experienced Assistant Headteacher or Senior Leader seeking a new role for immediate start in a brilliant Primary School where you can make an instant impact? Perhaps you are an experienced middle leader looking for the next step in your career into senior leadership and make a real difference using your skills and experience? Would you like to work at an inclusive and supportive primary school where OFSTED have praised this school highly for staff development? Are you available to start ASAP or for January?

If yes, then Academics have the role for you!

A wonderful primary school in Maldon are seeking an Assistant Headteacher to join them ASAP on either a permanent contract or long term contract for at least 2 terms (depending on your availability). This is a full-time role with responsibility for pastoral support, teaching & learning and assisting on the daily operations within the school.

Key Details

• Primary School Assistant Headteacher
• Maldon, Essex
• ASAP/January 2026 start
• Non class based
• Full Time
• Permanent contract or 2 terms on long term supply (Depending on your availability)
• L4 - L10 Pay (£54,555 - £62,703)
• 2 Form Entry
• Good OFSTED
• Excellent CPD & staff development
• Lead for Pastoral support, teaching & learning and daily operations
• Strong teaching and support staff team
• Supportive SLT
• Parking available

Education and training

This role will not be class based but there will be elements of teaching small groups 2 days per week. This role would be ideal for an experienced Assistant Headteacher or a Phase Leader/ Middle Leader who wants to progress in the next stage of their career.

Strategic and Operational Responsibility

As this school's Assistant Head, you will have strategic and operational responsibility for:

• Behaviour and pastoral support across the school
• Continuous improvement in quality first teaching across the school to raise standards and outcomes in all areas
• Day to day operational running of the school

Duties

• Maintain & develop the ethos and practice of the school in line with their visions, values and strategies
• Promote creativity, innovation and the appropriate use of technologies to achieve excellence
• Contribute to the strategic development of the school as part of the SLT <"li>
• Demonstrate high standards of planning, first quality teaching
• Contribute to the design, development and implementation of teaching across EYFS, KS1 & KS2.

For this Primary School Assistant Headteacher role you must hold QTS and have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience across a wider range from Nursery to Year 6.

To apply for this role, please click 'apply' now or contact Sarah O Leary @ Academics TODAY!