Assistant Head of School
Bawnmore Community Infant School, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6JS18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £54,394 to £60,145
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you…
- An outstanding, passionate classroom practitioner?
- Someone at the beginning of your senior leadership journey, ready for the next step?
- A subject leader, project lead, or teacher who has influenced practice beyond your own classroom?
- A reflective practitioner who can inspire, support and motivate colleagues?
- Committed to raising standards and making a meaningful difference to children’s lives?
The successful applicant will initially take responsibility for Curriculum and Assessment, working closely with the Head of School and Executive Headteacher. The post will begin with a Key Stage One class; however, experience across the infant age range is desirable.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Ambitious for themselves and the school
- Keen to develop as a leader at a strategic level
- Ready to contribute ideas, energy and commitment to our ongoing school improvement journey
Additional Desirable Experience
Experience or interest in SEND leadership is welcome but not a requirement. Previous SENDCo experience or a desire to train as a SENDCo would be viewed positively, but only as an added strength. We have an excellent, dedicated SENDCo who sits on SLT and would be delighted to mentor and support a colleague wishing to develop and share this area.
Key Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (primary)
- Degree‑level qualification
- Experience of leading others or leading an aspect of school improvement
- Evidence of recent professional development related to teaching, learning or leadership
- See full Job Description and Person Specification for further details
What the school offers its staff
We are fortunate to have a warm, welcoming and collaborative staff team with high levels of retention. We value every member of staff and are committed to supporting each individual’s professional development and ambitions.
As part of a federation of three schools, and with strong partnerships across a wider local network, we offer rich opportunities for collaborative working, professional growth and leadership experience across our settings. We are seeking a candidate who will embrace and further strengthen these partnerships.
This is a class‑based leadership role with dedicated weekly non‑contact time, proportionate to whether the role is full‑time or part‑time.
We welcome applications from candidates seeking:
- Full‑time
- Part‑time
- Job‑share
Flexible working will be positively considered for the right candidate.
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bawnmore Community Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 179 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bawnmore Community Infant School website
- Email address
- admin2423@welearn365.com
- Phone number
- 01788 810065
Bawnmore Community Infant School is a highly inclusive, community‑focused school with a long‑standing reputation for delivering an exceptional standard of education. Rooted in a genuinely child‑centred approach, we are proud of our positive outcomes, our nurturing ethos, and the trust placed in us by families and the wider community.
Arranging a visit to Bawnmore Community Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin2423@welearn365.com.
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