Assistant Headteacher - Lane End Primary School

Overview

We are looking for a new member of staff to join our dedicated team.

Lane End Primary School is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly effective Assistant Headteacher on a permanent contract who is committed to supporting and achieving educational excellence for our pupils. Working alongside the Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in building on the school's current strengths in teaching and learning, whilst supporting continual development and improvement though modelling a leadership style rooted in kindness, ambition for all and professional curiosity.

Term time only: No

Salary type: Leadership

Salary Details: L1-L7

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Closing date: 19th June 2026

Interviews to be held: Week beginning Monday 22nd June 2026

About us

We are a relatively small, inclusive village primary school, taking children from 2-11 years. Our school is bright and spacious with a forward-thinking outlook and an exciting future. We are a friendly and supportive staff who work closely together.

All staff are committed to ensuring we provide the very best for our school community so the children at Lane End Primary can become the best version of themselves by the time they leave.

Website: Lane End Primary School - Home

About the role

What we offer:

• A highly competitive salary
• First class support and wider CPD opportunities
• Opportunities to consolidate and grow excellent practice within a supportive, ambitious team
• Collaboration across schools, working alongside experienced leaders
• Professional growth and leadership development, with opportunities to shape the school's exciting new future
• A school with strong links to the local community

Please see attached job description for more information

About you

We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher who:

• Embodies the ethos and inclusive values of the school
• Is deeply committed to inclusion, equity and the achievement of every child
• Can engage effectively with parents and families
• Delivers and champions high quality teaching and learning that is rooted in evidence based research, securing strong pupil progress and outcomes
• Uses robust assessment, tracking and intelligent data analysis to inform strategy
• Has secure curriculum knowledge across EYFS and KS1 and understands the importance and effective delivery of continuous provision for young children
• Holds high expectations for behaviour, attitudes and achievement
• Is reflective, emotionally intelligent and committed to continuous improvement
• Builds strong, trust based relationships with pupils, staff, families and external partners
• Can help lead with courage and compassion, balancing warmth and care with challenge
• Understands the importance of safeguarding children and supports an active safeguarding culture within the school

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain excellence in teaching and Learning with a 0.5 (FTE) teaching commitment
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning through data analysis, observations, pupil outcomes and professional dialogue.
• Line-manage teachers and support staff, ensuring consistency of practice and high expectations.
• Oversee EYFS and KS1, maintaining strengths and leading their continuous development
• Lead on the development of English across the school, including phonics
• Support and continue to develop the successful work undertaken for the school's application for Voice 21 Oracy Centre of Excellence
• Undertake the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Designated Teacher for Looked After Children
• Work with all members of staff to ensure vulnerable children are supported through the implementation of the school's Pupil Premium Strategy

Please see the job description and person specification for further information.

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.

Tel No: 01494 881169

Please send completed application forms to the email address below.
Email: [email protected]

Lane End Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.