Key Role Information

Salary
L4-8, £55,747 - £61,534 per annum
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
20/05/2026 09:00
Interview
As soon as possible
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Leadership Pay Scale | L4 - L8
Department
Anna Seward Primary School Teacher
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Inspire. Lead. Transform.

Anna Seward Primary School is seeking an ambitious, innovative and compassionate Assistant Headteacher to join our dedicated leadership team and help shape the next exciting chapter of our school’s journey. As a growing school at the heart of its community, Anna Seward Primary School is committed to ensuring every child thrives academically, socially and emotionally. We are looking for an exceptional leader who shares our vision, demonstrates high aspirations for all pupils and is passionate about delivering an outstanding educational experience. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced middle or senior leader who is ready to make a significant impact within a supportive and forward-thinking school environment.

Key responsibilities

  • Support the Head of School in driving school improvement and maintaining high standards
  • Lead strategically across key areas of teaching, learning and curriculum development
  • Inspire and develop staff through coaching and professional support
  • Promote a culture of excellence, inclusion and safeguarding
  • Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, staff and the wider community
  • Play a key role in shaping the future direction of the school

We Are Looking For Someone Who

  • Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of impact
  • Has successful leadership experience within a primary setting
  • Demonstrates passion, resilience and high expectations for all learners
  • Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Can motivate and inspire others through collaborative leadership
  • Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
  • Shares our belief that every child can succeed

We offer

  • A welcoming, inclusive and ambitious school community
  • Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and succeed
  • A committed and supportive staff team
  • Access to ATLP-wide professional development and leadership support.
  • An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package
  • Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)
  • Professional development and wellbeing days

How to apply

To apply for this role please complete an online application form. Please include a supporting statement outlining how meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Richard Storer, Head of School, via email on richard.storer@annaseward.atlp.org.uk or call 0121 323 1134. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

 

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the roles be successfully filled.

Anna Seward Primary School

Richard Storer

richard.storer@annaseward.atlp.org.uk

Anna Seward Primary School
Bridgeman Way
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS14 0AL

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 226 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.pdf