Primary School Assistant Headteacher in Maldon)

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

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Headteacher for a primary school in Maldon, Essex. This full-time, non-class-based role involves pastoral support and educational leadership, starting ASAP or in January 2026. The ideal candidate will hold QTS and have a minimum of three years of teaching experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of £54,555 to £62,703, with excellent opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent CPD & staff development

Parking available

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a primary school.
• Strong understanding of the curriculum from Nursery to Year 6.
• Ability to lead and support staff in a positive environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee behavioral and pastoral support throughout the school.
• Improve teaching standards to enhance student outcomes.
• Manage daily operational tasks within the school.

Skills

Pastoral support

Quality-first teaching

Leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Minimum of 3 years teaching experience

Job description

Primary School Assistant Headteacher – Maldon, Essex

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.

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Demonstrate high standards of planning, first–quality teaching
• Contribute to the design, development and implementation of teaching across EYFS, KS1 & KS2.

Qualifications

• 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!