Key Role Information

Salary
£ 53069.00 - £55747.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
18/10/2026 09:00
Interview
21 October 2026
Start
1 January 2027
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Leadership Group (National) | L2 - L4
Department
Teachers
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

Have you got what it takes to be a significant part of the future for primary school leadership?

• Are you passionate about learning and teaching and want every child to be taught in an excellent school?

• Are you a person who enjoys taking risks, embraces change, challenges the status quo, thinks creatively and believes in teamwork and collaboration?

• We are looking for an exceptional teacher and leader with a real desire to be involved in school improvement.

  

As an Assistant Head you will focus on school improvement; supported by an experienced School and Trust Leadership Team. This is a teaching role with weekly leadership release time.


We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who:

  1.  Is committed to ensuring that all children achieve the highest possible outcome.
  2. Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be.
  3. Has good curriculum knowledge 
  4. Has a dedication towards a child-centred approach, with creative ideas for learning opportunities.


We can offer the candidate:

  1. An exciting and innovative Trust that will inspire and allow you to reach your full potential.
  2. Collaborative support and ongoing professional development within our Multi Academy Trust
  3. Opportunities for future career development within our own school and across the schools within our Trust.
  4. Cycle to work scheme.
  5. Staff wellbeing programme
  6. Contributory pension through the Teachers Pensions Scheme


We offer you a supportive environment within a friendly team, with the added advantage of working closely with other schools within the Federation. All staff have access to a wide range of high quality courses and professional development. As a member of staff in the Trust, whether you are an early career or experienced teacher, you will have access to continual professional development and leadership opportunities.


You are encouraged to visit the school prior to application and can contact the school office on 01752 773521 to arrange this. 


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. 


First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.


All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered. We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. We may close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Skills

CPD / Training

Recent Leadership training e.g. NPQML, NPQSL

Experience

Ability to fully contribute to the School Improvement Planning and implementation processessential
Evidence of ongoing CPD - Evidence of recent, relevant professional developmentessential
Recent, relevant experience of teaching in a primary settingessential
Understanding of how to support diversity, equality and inclusion in education essential
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues essential
Experience as a member of a Senior Leadership Team essential
Experience of monitoring, evaluating and improving teaching and learningessential
Experience of using assessment data to inform school improvementessential
Excellent understanding of the primary curriculum and current educational developments. essential
Secure knowledge of effective teaching, learning and assessment strategies. essential
Thorough knowledge of current and relevant safeguarding legislation and procedures essential
Experience in managing pastoral and behaviour needs of all pupils and successfully applying the school policy to meet these essential

Leadership

Recent Leadership experience within a primary schoolessential

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalentessential

About Us


Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Lesa Garside

office@marydeans.plymouth.sch.uk

First Federation Trust
Blackpool CE Primary School
Liverton
Devon
TQ12 6JB

Safeguarding Information

First Federation Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. 


The specific Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for each of our schools can be found in the safeguarding section of their website, together with information about who the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other Level 3 trained staff are. 


All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.