Key Role Information

Salary
£51,773 to £53,069
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
11/11/2026 09:00
Interview
TBC
Start
1 January 2027
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Leadership Group (National) | L1 - L2
Department
Teachers
Key stage
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Willowbank Primary Academy have an exciting opportunity to join our growing school as and play a key role in its continued development.


We are seeking an Assistant Headteacher with strong teaching experience, ideally in Key Stage 2, particularly Years 5 and 6, although candidates with expertise in other phases will also be considered.


The role will include leading on attendance, behaviour and culture, with the potential opportunity to also lead mathematics, depending on the successful candidate’s skills and experience.


As part of the First Federation Trust, you will also have opportunities to collaborate and network with colleagues across our family of schools, sharing expertise, learning from others and contributing to school improvement across the Trust.


We welcome applications from leaders who:

  1. Can demonstrate a proven track record of raising standards in teaching, learning, and student achievement.
  2. Possess strong strategic leadership skills and high expectations for themselves and others.
  3. Are outstanding communicators able to inspire, motivate, and hold colleagues to account constructively.
  4. Show a deep commitment to an inclusive environment and the holistic development of every child.


We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or appoint a suitable candidate before the published closing date. Early application is encouraged.

Qualifications

GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade A-C/4-9) or equivalentessential
Qualified Teacher Statusessential
National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadershipdesirable

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


Willowbank Primary School

Sarah Bomby

office@willowbank.devon.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.