Assistant Headteacher (EYFS and Personal Development)

Danetree Primary School, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9SE

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  4 November 2026 at 9:30am

• Date listed

  20 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
  • SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
• 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: GLF Leadership 5 - 9 (Fringe)

Assistant Headteacher (EYFS and Personal Development) job summary

Danetree Primary School is seeking an inspiring and dedicated Assistant Headteacher with the responsibility of EYFS and Personal Development to join their passionate and forward-thinking leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious leader who is passionate about early years education and developing the whole child. You will play a key role in shaping our EYFS provision, ensuring all pupils are supported to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. As a valued member of the senior leadership team, you will contribute to whole-school improvement and help drive our vision of excellence for every child.

Your opportunity

This exciting senior leadership role offers the opportunity to shape and enhance key areas of the school’s provision. Working as part of Danetree Primary School’s Senior Leadership Team, alongside the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher, you will play a central role in delivering the school’s vision, values and improvement priorities.

You will provide strategic leadership for EYFS, ensuring ambitious, inclusive and high-quality provision from Nursery through to Reception, and securing strong foundations for pupils as they transition into Year 1. Alongside this, you will lead whole-school responsibility for personal development, enrichment, communication and community engagement, ensuring these areas are purposeful, inclusive and have a measurable impact on pupils’ experiences and outcomes.

This role is ideal for an ambitious and forward-thinking leader with a strong understanding of early years education and a passion for developing the whole child. You will have the opportunity to influence whole-school strategy, support staff development and make a lasting difference to the lives of pupils, families and the wider school community.

What we are looking for

• Experienced Educator & Qualified Leader - You’ll have QTS, a strong teaching background, senior leadership experience.
• Strategic Leadership - Confident in driving school improvement, managing resources, leading change, and embedding high expectations for all learners.
• Exceptional Communicator & Collaborator - Able to influence, motivate, and build strong relationships with staff, pupils, families, and external partners.
• Committed to Safeguarding & Inclusion - Deep knowledge of safeguarding procedures and a passionate advocate for equality, social justice, and the wellbeing of every child.
• Inspiring & Innovative - A forward-thinking professional who brings creativity, resilience, and a positive outlook to school leadership.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About Danetree Primary School

Danetree is a four-form entry, Ofsted rated 'OUTSTANDING' School set in fantastic grounds in West Ewell, Epsom. Our forward-thinking approach and dedicated staff aim to provide the best education for our children, bringing learning to life through our innovative thematic curriculum.

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Danetree, our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale, Banstead Infants, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Cuddington Croft Primary School,  and Floreat Wandsworth Primary School . This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

Our Employment Offer

• GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
• Access to our highly competitive Teachers pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Start Date: January 2027

Hours: Full-time

Annual Salary: GLF Leadership 5 - 9 (Fringe)

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th November at 9.30am

Interview Date: TBC

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

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 Danetree Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 912 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Danetree Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/danetree-primary-school

Danetree Primary School has gone through an exciting journey to become a four-form entry Primary school in September 2016. Recently rated by Ofsted as an 'Outstanding' school, we pride ourselves on the commitment and dedication of the entire staff body and we proudly promote our passion and desire to assist in the educational development and enhancement of each and every child within our school.

Our mission is clear; ‘Danetree is a caring school where learning is creative, challenging and inspiring; enabling all to achieve their potential.

Be part of our creative and passionate team as we plan the next step on our journey, and Grow, Learn and Flourish within GLF Schools.

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