Assistant Headteacher
Gusford Community Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LQDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
21 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £53,602.00 - £59,167.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership Range L4-L8
Assistant Headteacher job summary
Inspire. Lead. Make a Difference.
We’re seeking a visionary and passionate Assistant Headteacher to join our dynamic leadership team and help shape the future of Gusford Primary School.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader who is committed to raising standards, driving school improvement, and securing the best possible outcomes for all pupils. You will play a pivotal role in leading teaching and learning, developing staff, and supporting the strategic direction of the school.
Job title: Assistant Headteacher
Location: Gusford Primary School
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary:Leadership Range – L4-L8 - £53,602-£59,167 per annum
Closing Date: Midnight, Wednesday 21st May 2025
About Us
Gusford Primary School is in the heart of Belstead and Chantry. It serves and contributes to a very happy community. Our school motto is ‘Together We Believe, Learn & Achieve’. As the school is a member of a Trust, it is part of a wider network of supportive schools. The Ipswich Hub and ALT schools from the Lowestoft and Cambridgeshire hubs, engage in regular school-to-school improvement networks, leadership development and CPD opportunities. Being part of the ALT enables our school to work collaboratively, not only with the Trust, to improve the outcomes for all our children, but in partnership with parents / carers and the local community.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Supporting the Headteacher with school improvement planning and implementation.
- Leading a phase and a National Curriculum subject (which may be a core subject).
- Driving high standards of learning and pupil achievement.
- Managing and mentoring staff and contributing to professional development.
- Supporting the cultural ethos and managing pupil behaviour across the school.
What we are looking for:
- At least 2 years of senior leadership experience.
- Strategic vision with a strong commitment to inclusion and excellence.
- The ability to inspire, develop and motivate both staff and pupils.
Why Join Us?
- Access to the Vivup Benefit System.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Teacher pension scheme.
- Be part of a compassionate and inclusive Trust that values your contribution.
- Commitment to continuous training, professional development, and career progression.
If you are ready to lead with integrity, inspire excellence, and shape future success, we’d love to hear from you.
If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Stephen Tapley, Headteacher, stapley@gusfordprimary.net or by ‘phone 01473682148
The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.
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 are not accepted.
About Gusford Community Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 549 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gusford Community Primary School website
School location
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