Assistant Head
Olympic Primary, Wellingborough, NN8 3QA17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 February 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
29 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L1-5
What skills and experience we're looking for
Assistant Headteacher
Start date: September 2026
A rare and unique opportunity has arisen for an outstanding candidate to join our existing Senior Leadership Team.
Pay Scale - L1-5
2024 Northamptonshire Primary School of the Year
2025 Northamptonshire Sports School of Year
Do you feel ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Do you have a relentless focus on improving outcomes & life chances for all pupils irrespective of context or situation? Then this role may be for you!
This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher to join our existing SLT team at Olympic Primary and make a positive impact in raising standards and the quality of experience for our children.
Working with the Head of School and also alongside the wider leadership team, you will be based at Olympic Academy and will be responsible for raising standards within Teaching and Learning, and ensuring these standards are consistently applied across all year groups.
What the school offers its staff
We are seeking an Assistant Headteacher 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.
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
Career progression and leadership opportunities following the end of the contract
A supportive and forward thinking Trust Board, Parental Advisory Body and parent community
Excellent opportunities for further professional development, through the Lion Academy Trust.
The successful candidate will raise expectations and aspirations, promote the Trust’s pedagogy for highly effective learning and help achieve positive outcomes for children. We offer you a great opportunity to develop your career in a well-respected, Multi Academy Trust working with a forward thinking, vibrant and very supportive team.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career or just want to find a bit more information then contact Head of School, Martin Hunter for a private and confidential chat, or email via school@olympicprimaryacademy.net
Application Process
Please request an application pack via: https://www.lionacademytrust.net/recruitment/vacancies-northampton
Join us on this journey to excellence – together, we can empower every child to reach their full potential!
Closing Date: 18.02.2026
Interviews: Expected to be held from w/c 23.02.2026
The Lion Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and the successful applicant must provide satisfactory references and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure, along with all relevant safeguarding checks.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Lion Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.
The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and medical checks.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Olympic Primary
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 359 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Olympic Primary website
- Email address
- k.dalton@olympicprimaryacademy.net
- Phone number
- 01933 677300
Do you want to work in a school that OFSTED 2023 says this about:
Staff are very proud to work at Olympic Primary. They recognise that the school has improved considerably since it was taken over by Lion Academy Trust.
Classrooms are calm, purposeful place where pupils can focus on their learning.
Staff adapt lessons to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These changes ensure that pupils with SEND learn the full curriculum.
Arranging a visit to Olympic Primary
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.dalton@olympicprimaryacademy.net.
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