Assistant Headteacher

Berridge Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 5LE

35 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 March 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: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L5-L9

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a school leader who will:

• Lead the vision, strategic direction, and development of Early Years
• Ensure that the curriculum reflects the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework ensuring it is ambitious, inclusive, and meets the needs of all learners.
• Oversee Early Years assessment practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and effective use of formative/ summative information to support children to make good progress.
• Promote inclusive practice that enables all children to thrive, including EAL, disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
• Lead early reading and phonics development across the school
• Lead training sessions and contribute to whole‑school CPD.
• Provide strategic whole school leadership, contributing effectively to the school’s vision and improvement priorities.
• Contribute fully to the strategic leadership and operational management of the whole school, demonstrating initiative an da commitment to excellence.

• Has a sound understanding of Safeguarding procedures and the role of the DSL in school

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• An inclusive school with a good reputation for developing successful caring children
• Pupils who are polite, respectful and have a desire to learn.
• A dedicated, caring and motivated team of staff who help and support each other including specialist teachers, learning mentors and parent support workers
• A supportive and committed Governing body
• Excellent CPD opportunities and support from the Nottingham Schools Trust and Local Authority.

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

Berridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment to the posts below will be subject to the following pre-employment checks: health, identity, relevant work qualifications, right to work in the UK, professional registration , Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references. A start date for successful job applicants will not be confirmed until clearance from all the above checks has been obtained. As part of the pre check, school will also conduct online searches including social media presence.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Berridge Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 638 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Berridge Primary and Nursery School website
• Email address: nashat.iqbal@berridge.nottingham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01159155851
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/berridge-primary-and-nursery-school

Berridge Primary School is a popular, vibrant, diverse and inclusive school in inner-city Nottingham. The school is in the heart of the Hyson Green community and is well regarded by parents, staff and children. We value everyone’s achievements in a caring atmosphere which is central to everything we do as a school. Berridge is a large school split over two sites (Bobbers Mill EYFS & KS1 and Brushfield KS2). We are a three-form entry school meaning you will be working as part of a supportive year group team.

Berridge School is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted who said:
• Pupils are friendly, polite and welcoming. They are proud of their school. They enjoy learning and school life
• There is a strong ethos of mutual respect between staff and pupils and between pupils themselves
• Leaders are mindful of staff’s work life balance

Arranging a visit to Berridge Primary and Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nashat.iqbal@berridge.nottingham.sch.uk.

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