Assistant Headteacher EYFS & KS1 (non class based)

Maidenhall Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8LD

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  3 March 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  10 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership Grade 9-13
• Additional allowances:

  Leadership Grade 9-13

Assistant Headteacher EYFS & KS1 (non class based) job summary

Assistant Head EYFS and KS1 (Non class based)

Do you feel ready for the next step in your leadership career?

This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher to join our existing SLT team at Maidenhall Primary School and make a positive impact in raising standards and the quality of experience for our pupils.

Leadership Grade 9 to 13

Maidenhall Primary School is in search of an Assistant Headteacher for September 2026.

This is a real opportunity to make a difference in our children’s lives! Our reward is their excited response to everything from trips and visits to spending a night camping on the school field! “Pupils rise to the challenge of teachers’ high expectations. They do this with pride and gratitude. From the moment pupils start school, they are excited to learn new things.” Ofsted 2021.

Maidenhall is a 3-4 form entry school serving a multicultural, but predominantly South Asian, community in the centre of Luton. The Senior and Middle Leadership Teams have a good blend of experience and a willingness to go the extra mile. The budget is healthy and the school is well resourced. The local Area Partnership of schools is particularly strong and supportive, as is the Governing Body.

The successful candidate will understand what we do well but have the insight and confidence to bring fresh ideas to build on these strengths. They will expand on the excellent foundations which are already in place and accelerate our journey to becoming an outstanding school. They will also recognise the importance of balancing the well being of the children and staff with the desire to achieve the best outcomes for all.

We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher who:

- can give the highest priority to the quality of education by ensuring that all children benefit from the highest standard of teaching which helps to prepare them for an ever-changing world.

- has the vision, passion and enthusiasm to motivate and inspire children and staff to reach their full potential.

- can build a strong rapport with children, parents, staff, governors and the wider community.

- is a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

- can provide the highest levels of support for staff well-being and in their professional development.

-has experience across all primary phases and experience of leading others

-has personal and professional integrity and is visible and approachable, with the resilience to meet the day-to-day challenges of senior leadership.

We can offer you the following:

A positive, caring ethos with children and learning at the heart of all we do.

Happy, well-behaved children who are enthusiastic, motivated and engaged learners.

Talented, friendly and supportive staff.

A commitment to high quality professional development.

Good relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.

First-rate facilities include 2 large halls with dedicated changing rooms, 2 libraries, outdoor play spaces, a field and a good-sized car park with designated parking.

Excellent IT infrastructure with a dedicated IT manager.

A good CPD programme aimed at all staff levels.

Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026.

Interviews: Thursday 12th March 2026.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Shabana Ul-Haq, our HR Administrator, to arrange a visit. For further information and an application pack,

please visit our website http://maidenhallprimary.co.uk/category/vacancies

All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

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 Maidenhall Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 670 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Maidenhall Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/maidenhall-primary-school

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