Assistant Headteacher

Anna Seward Primary, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 0AL

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 May 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
• Full-time equivalent salary: L4-8, £55,747 - £61,534 per annum

Assistant Headteacher job summary

Inspire. Lead. Transform.

Anna Seward Primary School is seeking an ambitious, innovative and compassionate Assistant Headteacher to join our dedicated leadership team and help shape the next exciting chapter of our school’s journey. As a growing school at the heart of its community, Anna Seward Primary School is committed to ensuring every child thrives academically, socially and emotionally. We are looking for an exceptional leader who shares our vision, demonstrates high aspirations for all pupils and is passionate about delivering an outstanding educational experience. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced middle or senior leader who is ready to make a significant impact within a supportive and forward-thinking school environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Head of School in driving school improvement and maintaining high standards
• Lead strategically across key areas of teaching, learning and curriculum development
• Inspire and develop staff through coaching and professional support
• Promote a culture of excellence, inclusion and safeguarding
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, staff and the wider community
• Play a key role in shaping the future direction of the school

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of impact
• Has successful leadership experience within a primary setting
• Demonstrates passion, resilience and high expectations for all learners
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Can motivate and inspire others through collaborative leadership
• Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Shares our belief that every child can succeed

We offer

• A welcoming, inclusive and ambitious school community
• Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and succeed
• A committed and supportive staff team
• Access to ATLP-wide professional development and leadership support.
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package
• Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)
• Professional development and wellbeing days

How to apply

To apply for this role please complete an online application form. Please include a supporting statement outlining how meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Richard Storer, Head of School, via email on richard.storer@annaseward.atlp.org.uk or call 0121 323 1134. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

 

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the roles be successfully filled.

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 Anna Seward Primary

• School type: Free Schools, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 58 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Anna Seward Primary website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/anna-seward-primary

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