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Assistant Headteacher

Reedley Primary School, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2NE

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 March 2026

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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: This is a full time position. There may be a teaching commitment for the successful candidate, based on the successful candidate’s strengths.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L3 - L7

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Reedley Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a motivated, passionate and caring Assistant Headteacher from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is ready to move to the next stage of their career and further develop their professional skills.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will:

• Be an exemplary role model in teaching and learning
• Will work with other Senior Leaders to ensure high quality teaching and learning across the school
• Effectively lead on an area of school improvement. This will be negotiated, depending on candidates’ strengths.
• Play a key role in ensuring the effective implementation of the school curriculum working closely with the curriculum lead and colleagues.
• There will be a teaching commitment for the successful candidate, based on the successful candidate’s strengths.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'.

Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request.

Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. Please note CVs will not be accepted. To apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

What the school offers its staff

• A positive ethos with high expectations of all
• A motivated, hardworking and supportive team, who are committed to offering the best opportunities for all children
• Opportunities for continual professional development
• A commitment to supporting staff wellbeing
• Supportive families
• Delightful children with beautiful manners, a good work ethic and pride in their school
• An Ofsted rating of 'good'
• Support and guidance from our Leadership Team and Governing Body
• A dynamic two-form entry school.

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.

Essential Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven track record as a highly effective classroom practitioner.

• Equipped to support and develop the school's ethos.

• Committed to safeguarding the welfare and wellbeing of children, staff, andvisitors.

• Excellent team player who will work closely with all team members.

Commitment to safeguarding

Information provided will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view this on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs. LCC has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Welcome letter AHT.pdf - 216 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification AHT.pdf - 102 KB (opens in new tab)

AHT Job Description.pdf - 214 KB (opens in new tab)

About Reedley Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 417 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Reedley Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@reedley.lancs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01282 693688
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/reedley-primary-school

Reedley Community Primary School is a two form entry Maintained Primary School located on the edge of Burnley, Lancashire. Our school has a diverse and inclusive ethos, with a supportive community where every child can thrive.

Arranging a visit to Reedley Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@reedley.lancs.sch.uk.

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