Assistant Head Teacher

Olympic Primary, Wellingborough, NN8 3QA

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  22 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: L1 - L5 (£53,586 - £59,137)

Assistant Head Teacher job summary

This is a key leadership role within the school, supporting the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in driving school improvement, raising standards, and ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across the school.

The successful candidate will lead on a specific area of school development (e.g. curriculum, teaching & learning, assessment, inclusion, or behaviour) and contribute to the strategic direction of the school.

Assistant Headteachers play a central role in leadership, helping to implement the school’s vision and improve outcomes for all pupils

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in the leadership and management of the school

• Lead and drive improvement in a key area of responsibility (e.g. curriculum, assessment, inclusion)

• Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning across the school

• Use data to improve pupil outcomes and inform strategic decisions

• Line manage and support teaching and support staff

• Lead professional development, coaching and mentoring of staff

• Contribute to the School Improvement Plan and self-evaluation processes

• Ensure high expectations of behaviour, achievement and inclusion

• Work collaboratively with governors, parents and external agencies

• Undertake teaching responsibilities as required

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Has significant teaching experience and leadership experience (e.g. middle leadership)

• Has a proven track record of improving pupil outcomes

• Demonstrates strong leadership, organisational and communication skills

• Has excellent knowledge of the curriculum and assessment

• Is able to inspire, motivate and support staff

• Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and high standards

• Is ambitious and ready for senior leadership

In addition to the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative working environment,

We can offer you:

• A vibrant and rapidly improving school with rewards and opportunities for motivated and committed individuals

• Friendly, motivated and aspirational pupils

• A dedicated and collaborative staff team

• High-quality CPD and professional development opportunities through providers such as The National College and The Key.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

• Access to our staff benefits, exclusive rewards and discounts programme Perks at Work

• Opportunities for career progression within the Trust

• A positive working environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing

• Teachers Pension Scheme

• Cycle to work, home and technology sacrifice schemes

• A structured ECT induction programme with mentoring and coaching

• Lion Pathways Curriculum

• Coaching and mentoring opportunities

• Additional non-contact time for teaching staff - above statutory PPA time, This equates to 15% non contact time for class teacher

NB: Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and medical checks.

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

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

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 Olympic Primary

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 400 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Olympic Primary website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/olympic-primary

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.

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