Assistant Headteacher

Pakefield Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7AQ

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Sept / Nov 2026 / Jan 2027

• Closing date

  17 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £54,394.00 - £60,145.00 Annually (FTE) ALT Leadership L3 -L7

Assistant Headteacher job summary

Location: Pakefield Primary, Lowestoft, Suffolk
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: ALT Leadership Scale L3 - L7 £54,394 - £60,145

We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher to work in close partnership with the Headteacher at Pakefield Primary, driving key priorities for improvement through thoughtful, values-led leadership. This role brings together strategic influence and day-to-day impact, overseeing curriculum, teaching and learning, and pastoral care to ensure every child benefits from a high-quality, inclusive experience. With responsibility for SEND as SENCO and as a Designated Safeguarding Lead, the postholder will champion both achievement and wellbeing, while contributing to a strong, collaborative leadership team focused on high standards and the continued development of the school.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Headteacher and senior leaders to identify priorities, drive school improvement and implement strategic plans
• Lead teaching, learning and curriculum development to secure high standards and strong pupil outcomes
• Take responsibility for SEND provision as SENCO, ensuring inclusive support for all pupils
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, maintaining a safe, supportive environment for the school community
• Lead, coach and line manage staff, contributing to professional development and a positive, collaborative culture

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government/ teacher pensions.

Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Ryan Stevens, Headteacher at: rstevens@pakefieldprimaryschool.org.uk

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 (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). 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.

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 Pakefield Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 311 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pakefield Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pakefield-primary-school

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