Assistant Head and Yr 6 Teacher

Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy, Hull, HU9 3HJ

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Sept 26

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £51,773.00 - £57,137.00 Annually (FTE)

Assistant Head and Yr 6 Teacher job summary

Assistant Headteacher (Year 6 Class Teacher & DSL)

Alderman Cogan’s Church of England Primary Academy Leading on Supporting Behaviour & Safeguarding

Salary: L1- L5 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (50% Teaching Commitment) Start Date: September 2026

The Role

Are you a Year 6 specialist with a passion for pastoral care? Alderman Cogan’s is seeking a dynamic Assistant Headteacher to join our leadership team. This role is a unique blend of high-impact classroom teaching and strategic pastoral leadership.

You will lead a Year 6 class, ensuring our oldest pupils reach their full potential, while serving as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). You will be the architect of a school culture where positive behaviour is the norm and every child feels safe, valued, and ready to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Year 6 Excellence: Deliver high-quality, inspiring teaching to our Year 6 cohort for 50% of the week, driving progress and preparing pupils for their transition to secondary school.

• Behaviour & Inclusion Lead: Develop and oversee a trauma-informed, consistent approach to behaviour management across the academy, supporting staff in managing complex needs.

• Lead DSL: Manage the safeguarding team, maintain robust records (CPOMS), and be the decisive voice in protecting our most vulnerable learners.

• Strategic SLT Member: Contribute to the wider school improvement plan, specifically focusing on how behaviour and safety impact learning outcomes.

Who You Are

• A Year 6 Expert: You understand the nuances of the Upper Key Stage 2 curriculum and have a proven track record of securing excellent progress for pupils.

• A Compassionate Authority: You lead on behaviour with a blend of high expectations and deep empathy, understanding the "why" behind a child's actions.

• Safeguarding Savvy: You are an experienced DSL who remains calm under pressure and can navigate the complexities of multi-agency working.

• A Role Model: You can effectively transition from the "heat" of a Year 6 classroom to a strategic leadership meeting without losing your focus or your wit.

What We Offer

• A school with a strong Christian heart and a "family" feel.

• Dedicated "Leadership Time" to fulfil DSL and Behaviour lead duties.

• A supportive staff team who are committed to the wellbeing of every child.

• Professional development tailored to senior leadership and trauma-informed practice.

How to Apply

Please see the application pack for more details on this role.

To arrange a visit to the school, please contact Jon Tucker at admin.acs@ebor.academy, we would love to show you our school in action.

Closing Date: 08/05/2026 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed. (Will include a Year 6 teaching observation and a behaviour-based leadership task).

Safeguarding Commitment: Alderman Cogan’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check and rigorous pre-employment vetting are required for this post.

Please see attached recruitment pack for more information on this role.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 415 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alderman-cogan-s-church-of-england-primary-academy

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