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Assistant Head Key Stage 1

Moston Lane Community Primary School, Manchester, M9 4HH

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  13 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L4 - L8

What skills and experience we're looking for

Moston Lane Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated, and outstanding Assistant Head to join our supportive and welcoming Leadership Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Head to join our team at Moston Lane Primary School, to make a positive impact in raising standards and the quality of experience for our children.

We are looking for someone with a relentless focus on improving outcomes & life chances for all pupils irrespective of context or situation.

Working with the Headteacher and also alongside the wider leadership team, you will responsible for developing consistent practice in teaching and learning, pastoral care, safeguarding and behaviour, ensuring that children achieve the highest standards of attainment and achievement.

We are seeking an Assistant Head Teacher who is:

• Able to lead, motivate, challenge and inspire whole school communities
• Committed to achieving the highest possible standards of learning and teaching
• Dynamic and enthusiastic with the vision and energy to help lead schools to excellence
• Friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills and a passion for teaching
• Experienced in school improvement with a proven track record of success and strong leadership in developing some aspect of teaching and learning.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you:

• Lively, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling
• A dynamic and dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children
• A supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team and Governing Body.
• A positive and inclusive school environment
• A school committed to being "the best you can be"
• Access to our free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their families, which offers financial, legal and relationship advice among other things.
• Clear and well-implemented policies and professional standards in key areas such as behaviour, parental engagement, and supporting staff in challenging situations.

The successful candidate will raise expectations and aspirations, promote the School’s pedagogy for highly effective learning and help achieve positive outcomes for children

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.

Shortlisting will take place on the 15th & 16th October 2026.

Successful candidates ill be invited to interview on the 22ndor 23rd October 2026.

The recruitment process will consist of an unseen task, a presentation and an interview.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Moston Lane Safer Recruitment Policy 2026 - 2027.pdf - 419 KB (opens in new tab)

Moston Lane Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy 2026 - 2027.pdf - 546 KB (opens in new tab)

Key Stage 1 Assistant Head.docx - 61.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Moston Lane Community Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 456 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Moston Lane Community Primary School website
• Email address: l.rolfe@mostonlane.manchester.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01612053864
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moston-lane-community-primary-school

At Moston Lane, our goal is to ensure that everyone achieves their very best, learning together feeling happy, safe and secure. We promote and celebrate a love of learning, high aspirations and standards. Everyone is valued as an individual and encouraged to be the best they can be in all their endeavours.

Arranging a visit to Moston Lane Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.rolfe@mostonlane.manchester.sch.uk.

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