Assistant Headteacher
Freshwaters Primary Academy, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3QA4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
16 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £53,198.00 - £62,962.00 Annually (Actual) Full Time
Assistant Headteacher job summary
We are seeking an inspirational, ambitious and dedicated Assistant Headteacher who is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and driving high standards of teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be an exceptional classroom practitioner and a strong, supportive leader, with a clear commitment to ensuring every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
You will bring enthusiasm, creativity and a collaborative approach to school leadership, working closely with the Headteacher and wider team to build on the school's successes and contribute to its continued development. With high expectations for achievement, behaviour and inclusion, you will be committed to developing staff, raising aspirations and creating a nurturing environment where every child feels valued, supported and inspired to succeed.
Above all, you will share our belief that every child can achieve great things and have the drive, resilience and vision to help lead Freshwaters Primary Academy on the next stage of its journey.
About the School
Freshwaters Primary Academy is a welcoming, inclusive and ambitious primary school in Harlow, proudly part of the BMAT family of schools. Known within its community as the Freshwaters Family, the school places strong relationships, high expectations and a genuine sense of belonging at the heart of everything it does.
At Freshwaters, we encourage children to believe in themselves, dream big and recognise that anything is possible. Our broad and engaging curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, develop a love of reading and provide meaningful learning experiences that help children grow academically, socially and personally.
Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff work together to create a positive, supportive environment where children feel safe, happy and confident to explore new opportunities. With a strong commitment to inclusion, personal development and educational excellence, we are proud of our close relationships with families and the wider community.
This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher to join a caring and forward-thinking school, helping to shape its continued improvement while making a lasting difference to the children and families we serve.
About the Trust
BMAT is a thriving community of schools, committed to providing an outstanding education for every student attending one of our schools. We create environments where individuals matter, confidence flourishes, and every child can achieve exceptional outcomes. We currently oversee seven secondary academies and five primary academies, primarily located in Harlow, with additional sites in Newham and Stansted.
The Trust’s vision is clear - to work together to smash through the barriers that prevent children from becoming confident, high-achieving, and independent individuals.
What can BMAT offer you?
BMAT provides a range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being:
- The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on young people’s lives.
- A collaborative culture with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional respect.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
- Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice scheme via Yellownest
- Lifestyle and discount savings
- Discounted Gym membership through salary sacrifice
- Cycle to work
- Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme
- Private healthcare benefits, including 24/7 Doctorline access
- Generous employer pension contribution through Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme
- Enhanced and flexible PPA
Please note: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this advertisement prior to the stated closing date should a suitable candidate be shortlisted or appointed.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Freshwaters Primary Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 413 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Freshwaters Primary Academy was formed on 1st September 2013 for children aged 3 to 11. We are part of BMAT, a multi-academy trust based in the South East.
Our school was built in 1990 as an open plan school. We have added a few walls since then and use every bit of space in the school for learning activities. Our pupil numbers have grown in the last few years and we are now a two form entry school. We have a wildlife and forest area, plus an extensive green field, which give us plenty of learning opportunities and space. We do like to get outdoors as much as possible and especially in EYFS. We are very proud of our creative curriculum, which gives our pupils many opportunities to develop their skills and confidence as they move through their Freshwaters learning journey. We have recently benefited from some local authority funding which has enabled us to develop a new studio building and all weather muga (multi universal games area) on the school field. These exciting additions to our school facilities have enabled us to promote the importance of oracy through performance and enhance our PE provision.
Every pupil belongs to a team that they stay with for their whole time at our school. This means pupils can make friends with children from other classes of different ages. The Junior Leadership Team run assemblies to discuss issues and make decisions on changes that make the school even better.
We have a praise led behaviour policy that help pupils to learn and be a successful member of the school community. Pupils can earn Dojo points, stickers, stamps, raffle tickets and certificates for following the behaviour expectations and making the right choices.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion and Achievement
Newbury Park Primary School
Perryman's Farm Road, Ilford, Essex, IG2 7LB
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Harlow and Essex, Southend and Thurrock