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Assistant Headteacher

The Highway Primary School, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9DJ

This job expired on 13 May 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 April 2026

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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L4-L8

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a committed and aspirational Assistant Headteacher to strengthen our leadership team at The Highway, so that we can provide an even better education for the children in our care.

The post’s wide-ranging responsibilities, which cover aspects of teaching and learning, school improvement and developing capacity, will ensure that the role brings both variety and challenge in equal measures.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• happy children with a positive attitude to learning;

• hardworking, dedicated colleagues working in a positive, supportive environment;

• supportive governors committed to the success of the school;

• an attractive learning environment in spacious, well maintained grounds;

• opportunities to be challenged and develop professionally.

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

Lumero Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of appointment for post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as references.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

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

LET - Assistant Headteacher THPS - start date 1 September 2026.pdf - 454 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Highway Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Highway Primary School website
• Email address: HRPrimaries@iniciotrust.org
• Phone number: 01689487086
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-highway-primary-school

Arranging a visit to The Highway Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HRPrimaries@iniciotrust.org.

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