Assistant Headteacher

Hythe Primary School, Staines, Surrey, TW18 3HD

42 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  30 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Full or part time would be considered
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L4–L9 - FTE: £57,183 - £64,500

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional and highly motivated leader to join our senior leadership team as Assistant Headteacher, with strategic responsibility for Behaviour, Attendance and Safeguarding, including serving as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

This is a key leadership role where you will drive a strong culture of high expectations, inclusion, and student wellbeing, ensuring that every child feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.

Key Responsibilities

Behaviour & Culture

• Lead and implement a whole-school behaviour strategy that promotes high standards and positive relationships
• Monitor and evaluate behaviour systems, ensuring consistency across the school
• Support staff in managing behaviour effectively through coaching and professional development

Attendance

• Develop and implement strategies to improve student attendance and punctuality
• Analyse attendance data to identify trends and target interventions
• Work closely with families and external agencies to remove barriers to attendance

Safeguarding (DSL)

• Take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school
• Ensure compliance with statutory safeguarding requirements and policies
• Manage safeguarding referrals and work with external agencies
• Train and support staff to maintain a strong safeguarding culture

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of impact
• Has successful leadership experience, ideally in behaviour, inclusion, or safeguarding
• Has (or is willing to obtain) DSL training and experience
• Demonstrates resilience, integrity, and a commitment to improving life chances for all students
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• A chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young people

We welcome applicants to visit the school and meet with a member of SLT. Please contact Hannah McKenna (Assistant Head) h.mckenna@hythe.surrey.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

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.

Skilled Worker visas can 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.

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and interviews will be held as required. Early application is therefore recommended and the school reserves the right to close the advert on appointment of the post.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Hythe Community Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and the successful applicant will be registered, as required, with the relevant body.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Person Specification AH.pdf - 131 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Profile AH.pdf - 151 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hythe Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 445 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hythe Primary School website
• Email address: l.kersey@hythe.surrey.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01784 452972
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hythe-primary-school-staines

The Hythe School is a two-form entry Primary School in the heart of our community in Staines.

Arranging a visit to Hythe Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.kersey@hythe.surrey.sch.uk.

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