Assistant Headteacher

Morley Church of England Primary Academy, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9TS

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  20 April 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 1-4, £51,772 to £55,746 per annum

Assistant Headteacher job summary

Part of the Diocese of Norwich St Benet’s MAT and the Tacolneston and Morley Federation 

 

Tel:  01953 602397 

Email: morley@tacmor.stbenets.org or - tacolneston@tacmor.stbenets.org 

 

• Salary – Leadership 1-4, £51,772 - £55,746 per annum 
• Permanent 
• Full Time 
• Required for September 2026 

 

St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust is delighted to offer the opportunity to appoint a dedicated and inspirational Assistant Head to work at the Federation of Tacolneston and Morley Primary Schools in South Norfolk. The post, available from September 2026 is a permanent position and the successful candidate will directly influence the outcomes and strategic provision for all pupils while working closely with the Executive Headteacher on leadership and management across the Federation. There will be a teaching commitment linked to the role, based on the needs of the schools. This post will be on a full time basis.  

The idea candidate will: 

• Have high aspirations and high expectations of all children’s learning and behaviour 
• Work with the federation leadership team and Trust on the development and implementation of improvement plans, quality assurance and monitoring 
• Ensure learning is at the centre of strategic planning 
• Have a positive attitude and will share our Trust vision, enthusiasm and commitment to improve the pupil’s life chances 
• Be a professional role model 
• Have experience of working as part of a team and the ability to lead and work with others, inspiring and supporting staff 
• Lead by example 
• Have excellent communication skills and be able to build positive relationships within our school communities  
• Be able to meet deadlines  
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children 

In return, St Benet’s MAT offers the opportunity to be part of a progressive and forward-thinking organisation. As a Church of England education trust established by the ​Diocese of Norwich, our vision is rooted in the conviction ​that all children and young people in our academies ​can achieve their God-given potential.​St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust is a strong community, ​open and welcoming to those of all faiths and none. ​ 

Visits to the Federation are warmly welcomed; please contact either school office - morley@tacmor.stbenets.org or - tacolneston@tacmor.stbenets.org to make an appointment to visit us. 

If you would like to find out more then please contact Andrew Phoenix, Executive Headteacher – morhead@tacmor.stbenets.org  

How to apply 

For more information about this role, including the job description and person specification, please read the attached Recruitment Pack available from ‘Attachments’. 

To complete our online application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, and you will be directed to apply through our Applicant Tracking System.  If you do not already have one, you will need to create a ‘Teacher Booker’ account. 

References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form. Please contact us to discuss this further if you have any queries. 

Within the Trust we use AI to help review applications. If we spot that AI has been used in a misleading way, such as copying unedited AI created answers, exaggerating previous job experience, or pretending to be someone else, we may choose to reject the application without feedback.  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applications have been received. 

Closing date:    5 May 2026, 9am 

Interview date:   7 May 2026 

The Diocese of Norwich St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.  

The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website. 

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.  

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role. 

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 Morley Church of England Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 128 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Morley Church of England Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/morley-church-of-england-primary-academy

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