Key Role Information

Salary
L6 £60,013 - L10 £66,130
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
05/02/2026 12:00
Interview
9 February 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Leadership Spine | L6 - L10
Department
Leadership
Key stage
Early Years
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Assistant Head of School - Early Years

GLC Academy: Lansdowne Primary Academy

Salary: L6 £60,013 - L10 £66,130

Contract: Permanent

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

Closing Date: 5th February 2026


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 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.


We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact Kathryn.Luckin@theglc.org.uk to arrange a visit.


If you would like to apply for this position, please visit complete our online application form.

About Us

Lansdowne Primary Academy

Kathryn Luckin

Kathryn.Luckin@theglc.org.uk

Lansdowne Road
Tilbury
Essex
RM18 7QB

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.