14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    01 Sept 2026 (or sooner)

  • Closing date

    11 May 2026 at 1am

  • Date listed

    27 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

L1 – L5

Assistant Headteacher - Snettisham Primary School job summary

Assistant Headteacher Snettisham Primary School


Snettisham Primary School is a thriving, inclusive primary school looking for an inspirational teacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. This role is a perfect opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record in Primary education who is ready to drive whole-school improvement.


We work in strong partnership with Heacham Infant and Nursery and Heacham Junior schools, all part of West NorfolkAcademies Trust, benefiting from close support and strong collaboration.


Salary: Leadership Scale L1 – L5 Full time

Permanent

Dedicated Leadership time

Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner)

Closing Date: 11th May 2026


Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk

Snettisham Primary School: https://www.snettishamprimary.co.uk/

 

We are looking for someone who:

●Is an Exemplary Teacher: Maintains outstanding classroom practice and models high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour.

● Has Primary Experience: Understanding of the Primary curriculum, phonics, and the transition to Secondary.

● Experience Of Coaching: Ability to mentor and develop staff at all career stages to improve teaching and learning.

● Drives Inclusion: A passionate advocate for SEND, safeguarding, and supporting children from diverse backgrounds.

● Is a Strategic Thinker: Contributes effectively to school improvement plans, solution focused and uses data effectively to accelerate progress.


What we can offer you:

● Enthusiastic, happy children who are eager to learn.

● A supportive and dedicated staff team.

● High-quality professional development and leadership mentoring.

● An inclusive and well-resourced learning environment.


For a full job description please click the link below.

The duties and responsibilities listed in the job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.


Closing Date for Applications: 11th May 2026

Interview Dates: 18th May 2026

Start Date: 01 Sept 2026 (or sooner)


How to apply

For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.


Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Jane Carter at j.carter@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk to arrange a tour.


Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.


As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE.

There is no other purpose for a search.


This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 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. 

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

West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

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.

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About Snettisham Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 5 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
83 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 11
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School website
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Snettisham Primary School is a special place where children are encouraged to be happy and develop a love of learning together.

We are a small school in a rural area but our ambition is big; wishing to teach and inspire our pupils to achieve and succeed. We live in a beautiful part of Norfolk but have limited access to the wider world. So we have planned and deliver a bespoke knowledge rich curriculum from reception to year six. We want everyone to experience and enjoy learning across a broad, relevant and diverse curriculum. Pupils are ready to make the transitions across Key Stages and our pupils do well when they move to Smithdon High School – our local school.

We enjoy regular sporting opportunities, clubs, music lessons, visits and outdoor learning. We enrich our curriculum further with performances, competitions and poetry recitals. We have an Artsmark Award, Kitemark Awards and are beginning our journey as an International School.

We remain a highly inclusive and supportive school, working with families in equal partnership.

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