Assistant Head

Bassingbourn Primary School, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5NP

53 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  23 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £57,137.00 - £63,070.00 Annually (FTE) L5-L9

Assistant Head job summary

Post Title: Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Curriculum)
Start Date: September 2026

Salary: L5-L9 / Full time

Are you an outstanding teacher who is looking for an opportunity to lead teaching and curriculum across the school?

Are you passionate and tenacious about ensuring the best education and inclusion for all pupils?

Are you willing to go the extra mile and maintain resilience in the face of challenges?

Are you looking for the next step in your career and a chance to make a difference?

We are looking for an outstanding teacher who understands effective teaching and curriculum, with a demonstrable track record raising pupil attainment and progress in challenging contexts.

Bassingbourn has been on a rapid improvement journey over the past two years. Our Ofsted inspection in October 2024 recognised the school’s progress and clear roadmap for sustained success moving forward.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make your mark as a senior leader who is willing to go above and beyond to advocate for a high-quality education that our pupils deserve, we would love to hear from you.

In return, we offer you:

An opportunity to truly develop your strategic leadership skills and knowledge in school improvement.

A supportive governing body and dedicated staff team who want the best for our pupils.

Remarkable and articulate pupils who deserve the best possible education provision.

An opportunity to work alongside an experienced Headteacher with a strong track record of developing future leaders.

For further information, please visit our school website and/or call the school office team. Visits to the school are highly encouraged. Please get in touch to arrange a suitable time.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Amy Luu, Headteacher, directly via aluu@bassingbourn.cambs.sch.uk.

Deadline for applications: 9am on Friday 15th May 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 19th May 2026

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 Bassingbourn Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 365 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bassingbourn Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bassingbourn-primary-school

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