26 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    14 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    18 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours a week Monday to Friday during term time

Contract type

Fixed term - 2 - 3 terms - Maternity or parental leave cover

Full time equivalent salary

54394

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main Purpose of the Role

  • Lead and oversee Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1, and the Read Write Inc program
  • Class based teacher in KS1 classroom for 0.6 days
  • Model outstanding classroom practice and support colleagues to raise teaching standards
  • Contribute to the strategic leadership of our large, rapidly improving school
  • Promote and uphold the school’s commitment to safeguarding and equality

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Read Write Inc
  • Support and develop high-quality teaching and learning across these areas
  • Act as a role model of outstanding classroom practice, coaching and mentoring staff as needed
  • Contribute to whole-school self-evaluation and school improvement planning
  • Work closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team
  • Ensure robust safeguarding procedures are in place and adhered to at all times
  • Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the school
  • Foster strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the community
  • Seek permission from your Governing Board for temporary release if currently employed elsewhere

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

  • Opportunities for leadership development and career progression
  • The chance to make a positive impact on children’s lives
  • A supportive, forward-thinking senior leadership team
  • A school committed to safeguarding, equality, and promoting a diverse workforce

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Evidence of relevant professional development
  • Leadership experience or training desirable

Experience

  • Successful teaching experience in EYFS and/or Key Stage 1
  • Experience of leading Read Write Inc (or similar phonics programme) desirable
  • Experience of coaching/mentoring colleagues
  • Proven record of outstanding classroom practice

Skills and Knowledge

  • Excellent knowledge of EYFS and Key Stage 1 curriculum and assessment
  • Strong understanding of Read Write Inc and effective phonics teaching
  • Ability to use data to drive improvement
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Thorough knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
  • Ability to lead and motivate staff teams

Personal Qualities

  • High expectations for all pupils and belief in their potential
  • Commitment to upholding and promoting the ethos and values of the school
  • Collaborative, resilient and adaptable approach
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
  • Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

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.

About West Croft School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
417 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
West Croft School website
Email address
recruitment@westcroft.devon.sch.uk
Phone number
01237473548
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Are you an outstanding classroom practitioner looking for an exciting leadership opportunity? West Croft School is a large, rapidly improving primary school, and we are seeking an exceptional Assistant Head Teacher (potential secondment) to join our senior team from January 2026. This is temporary for at least two terms (potentially 3) to cover maternity leave.

Arranging a visit to West Croft School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@westcroft.devon.sch.uk.

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