Assistant Headteacher

Goldsworth Primary School, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6NL

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  7 May 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: SWAN Leadership L6 - L10 (£60,001 - £66,120)

Assistant Headteacher job summary

Assistant Headteacher – Goldsworth Primary School

Leadership Scale - Salary Range L6 £60,001 – L10 £66,120 (dependent on experience)

Goldsworth Primary School is looking for an inspiring Assistant Headteacher who brings energy, passion and a deep commitment to ensuring every child receives an exceptional education and thrives without limits. This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding leader to develop their leadership experience working closely with the Deputy Headteacher and Headteacher.

At Goldsworth, we are passionate about our desire for all of us to ‘Be the Best we can Be’. We take pride and pleasure in nurturing our children throughout their Primary education enabling them to leave us confident, capable and ready for the next step in their educational journey. Learning is a way of life at Goldsworth. Our pastoral support provides a safe, secure environment to support children in developing the encourage to be themselves, feel totally accepted and accept the differences in others.

As Assistant Headteacher, you will support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher with the day-to-day management of the school. In addition, you will take responsibility for developing the standards of teaching and learning across the school.

We are looking for an experienced Leader who:

• inspires and motivates others providing, confident leadership that builds on and strengthens the school’s clear vision and value;
  
• will establish high standards and expectations of the teaching and learning within the school;
  
• be a consistently highly effective teacher with secure evidence-based understanding of what makes the best teaching;
  
• communicates with clarity, empathy and integrity, building strong and trusting relationships with children, staff, families, governors and a wide range of stakeholders within and beyond the school;
  
• can demonstrate they have a deep understanding of meeting the needs of vulnerable children.
  
• is committed to working within our Trust and will act in the best interests of the whole Trust, collaborating with others and contributing to the strategic direction of the Trust.
  

We can offer:

• A welcoming, diverse, inclusive community where all are valued
  
• Happy, well-motivated and enthusiastic children, who enjoy learning and are proud of their school
• A caring, talented, energetic and committed staff team
• An opportunity for helping to shape and contribute to the future direction of the Trust
  
• Supportive network of schools and senior leaders within the Trust
  
• Opportunities for cross-school working and best practice sharing
  
• Clear commitment to continuing professional development
  
• Free onsite parking
  
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
  
• A Cycle to Work Scheme
  
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
  

Additional Information:

 Please see the Assistant Headteacher Recruitment Pack for further information on the job description, person specification and more information about the school and The SWAN Trust

• Closing date for applications: 10 am on 14th May 2026.
  
• Interviews to take place 22nd May 2026.
  

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and highly recommended and can be arranged by calling the school office to arrange a convenient time.

Applications should be made using The SWAN Trust Application Form (CVs will not be accepted).

Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt and for an exceptional candidate an appointment may be made before the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended that if you wish to apply for this position, you do so as soon as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

The SWAN Trust, a multi-academy trust which incorporates 10 schools within the Woking area. The schools work closely together and aim to support each other through purposeful collaboration that enhances educational opportunities and supports improvements in the quality of learning for all our children.

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 Goldsworth Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 618 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Goldsworth Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/goldsworth-primary-school-woking

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