Assistant Headteacher (EYFS, KS1 and Phonics/Early Reading)

All Saints Bedworth CofE Academy, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9HP

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  6 December 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £51,773.00 - £55,747.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership Scale, points L1-4

Assistant Headteacher (EYFS, KS1 and Phonics/Early Reading) job summary

We are seeking an exceptional and ambitious Assistant Headteacher to lead our Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1, phonics and early reading provision. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the school, driving school improvement and ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning. Initially teaching within Reception, you will model outstanding classroom practice while supporting and developing colleagues through coaching, mentoring and professional development.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader who understands the importance of securing strong foundations for lifelong learning. You will champion excellence in early reading, oversee curriculum development and assessment, and work collaboratively with staff, families and the wider community to ensure every child thrives. The successful candidate will be committed to inclusion, have high aspirations for all pupils and share our vision of providing an exceptional education that enables every child to flourish academically, socially and personally.

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 All Saints Bedworth CofE Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: All Saints Bedworth CofE Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/all-saints-bedworth-cofe-academy

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