Assistant Headteacher

St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TZ

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  24 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership Scale 1 – 4 (£51,773 - £55,747 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a passionate, inspiring, and highly effective leader ready to make a real difference? We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Assistant Headteacher to join our vibrant school community.

In this role, you will work closely with the Headteacher to

• Lead and enhance the quality of teaching and learning across the school.

• Drive strong academic outcomes and personal development for all pupils.

• Take a strategic lead for Early Years, ensuring our youngest learners receive a nurturing, stimulating, and aspirational start to their education.

• Drive high expectations of self, colleagues and learners.

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and ambitious environment where every child can thrive.

This role includes a teaching commitment.

If you are a collaborative leader with a vision for excellence and a passion for Early Years education, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on our school community.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The full support of a dedicated committed team of staff.
• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.
• The opportunity to work with our wonderful young learners and supportive parents.
• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
• Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, PAM Wellness who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.

• To apply for this position, please submit an application form and letter of application (no more than two A4 sides) for the attention of Mrs Libby Fidock, Director of Primary Education and Deputy Chief Executive, detailing your experience and impact to date, what your vision would be for the post, and how your experience will enable you to deliver this. To be returned by email to HR@wessexlearningtrust.co.uk

Closing date: 8 am, Tuesday 5 May 2026

Interview dates: Tuesday 12 May 2026

Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.

The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 172 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School website
• Email address: hr@wessexlearningtrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-cuthbert-s-church-of-england-academy-infants-and-pre-school

Arranging a visit to St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@wessexlearningtrust.co.uk.

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