Assistant headteacher
River View Primary and Nursery School, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9HR27 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
30 April 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
31 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £54,939 and £57,831
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Assistant Head will take lead responsibility for ensuring the best possible curriculum offer, provision, well-being, behaviour, progress and achievement for all pupils. This will be achieved through careful monitoring and holding staff to account for the progress their pupils make.
The role will also include class responsibility and the successful candidate will need to:
Be responsible for progress and support of Key Stages 1&2
Be responsible for a specific curriculum or pastoral responsibility, as required to fulfil the school development plan and that supports teaching and learning.
Carry out teaching duties in accordance with the school’s schemes of work and National Curriculum.
Meet in full the Professional Standards for Teachers.
Model and promote good practice in teaching and learning
Contribute to and help implement developments that relate to the School Development Plan.
Monitor progress and targets to ensure that each individual student is able to achieve planned outcomes.The ideal candidate will have:
Experience of managing staff.
Good knowledge of people management practices.
Effective leadership skills.
NPQSL or Charter teaching qualification
What the school offers its staff
River View Primary and Nursery School is a vibrant and welcoming learning environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
With a strong commitment to academic excellence, the school fosters a culture of ambition, inspiring students to aim high and achieve their best. The dedicated staff create an inclusive atmosphere, ensuring that all children, regardless of their background or ability, feel supported and empowered to thrive.
At River View, kindness and care are at the heart of everything we do with a focus on nurturing each child’s emotional and social development alongside their academic growth.
This school is not just a place to learn but also a community where children are encouraged to become confident, curious and compassionate individuals.
We prioritise the wellbeing of our staff, recognising that a happy and supported team enhances the overall learning environment for our pupils.
You can expect access to a wide range of excellent professional development opportunities within school and through external providers.
We are committed to providing high-quality Continued Professional Development (CPD) to continuously enhance your skills and keep you up-to-date with the latest educational advancements.
Further details about the role
Visits to the school are welcomed and actively encouraged. To arrange a visit, please call 01283 260157 or email recruitment@riverview.staffs.sch.uk
Application forms are available by visiting the school website: www.riverviewprisch-staff.co.uk or by emailing recruitment@riverview.staffs.sch.uk. Return your completed form to this email address with the recruitment monitoring form by the closing date.
Closing date:Wednesday 30th April 2025 at 3pm
Interviews:Tuesday 6th May 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk. This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and
expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@riverview.staffs.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About River View Primary and Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 354 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- River View Primary and Nursery School website
- Email address
- office@riverview.staffs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01283 260157
River View Primary & Nursery School is located at the heart of Stapenhill in Burton on Trent .
We are a two-form entry school with a nursery on site.
Ofsted have rated us as a Good school. Our Ofsted report highlighted our curriculum: “The headteacher’s approach to designing the curriculum has been thoughtful and methodical. There is a clear emphasis on broadening pupils’ knowledge by covering a wide
range of subjects. These subjects are taught through themes, with a range of memorable learning activities designed to engage pupils’ attention.”
This is something we are now building on after reflection during the
pandemic.
Ofsted also commented on the strength of the team that we have built and we are looking for teachers who are able to strengthen our team further and who are as committed to achieving high standards and meeting the needs of the individual child.
You will join a friendly, vibrant and caring staff team who are hardworking
and supportive. The posts will be in key stage one or key stage two.
Arranging a visit to River View Primary and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@riverview.staffs.sch.uk.
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