Assistant Head Teacher KS1

Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1NJ

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  30 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  1 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £52,026.00 - £54,663.00 Annually (FTE)

Assistant Head Teacher KS1 job summary

Reports to: Headteacher / Senior Leadership Team
Responsible for: KS1 staff, quality of teaching and learning in Year 1 and 2.

Introduction

We are seeking an enthusiastic, inspirational Assistant KS1 Head Teacher to join our dedicated team and lead our KS1 provision to the next level of excellence. We are a two-form Catholic Primary school and part of the Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust. You will be part of the senior leadership team and have responsibility of a KS1 class.

Job Purpose

To provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of KS1 ensuring high-quality provision, outstanding teaching, and strong outcomes for all pupils. The Assistant Head Teacher will foster an enabling environment where children are safe, nurtured, challenged, and inspired to become independent learners.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Management

• Lead the vision, strategic direction and development of KS1 in line with school priorities.
• Model outstanding practice, setting high expectations for staff and children.
• Provide effective line management to KS1 teachers and support staff.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of KS1 provision through observations, learning walks, planning scrutiny and data analysis.
• Support staff performance management and identify professional development needs.

2. Teaching, Learning and Curriculum

• Ensure high-quality teaching and learning across KS1.
• Oversee assessment systems (e.g., phonic checks, non-statutory SAT’s and data tracking)
• Use data to identify gaps in learning, implement interventions, and track impact.

3. Safeguarding and Welfare

• Ensure a safe, stimulating and well-organised environment that prioritises pupil wellbeing.
• Uphold school safeguarding policies, reporting concerns and ensuring all staff understand their responsibilities.
• Support staff in managing behaviour positively and consistently.

4. Partnerships and Communication

• Build strong relationships with parents and carers, promoting positive engagement in children’s learning.
• Lead meetings and transition events for new and existing families.
• Work collaboratively with our Trust, external agencies, advisors and early years networks when necessary.
• Support smooth transitions between KS1 and KS2.

5. Environment and Resources

• Manage resources effectively to support high-quality provision.
• Ensure learning spaces are inclusive, accessible, purposeful and engaging.

6. Inclusion

• Promote equality of opportunity and ensure provision meets the needs of all children, including those with SEND, EAL or vulnerable groups.
• Work with the SENCO to plan and monitor targeted support.

Person Specification — Key Attributes

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Significant experience of teaching in KS1
• Strong knowledge of the KS1 curriculum and pedagogical approaches
• Evidence of driving improvements in teaching and learning
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead, inspire and motivate a team

Desirable:

• Leadership experience within a primary school
• Training in KS1 Leadership or mentoring

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.

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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 Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 446 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saint-vincent-de-paul-catholic-primary-school-stevenage

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