Assistant Headteacher

Thomas Eaton Primary Academy, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0QS

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Summer Term

• Closing date

  24 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £51,773.00 Annually (FTE)

Assistant Headteacher job summary

We are looking to appoint an inspirational Assistant Headteacher to join the team at Thomas Eaton Primary Academy. Although we are a small school, we are mighty in spirit, and we are seeking the right person to help drive our continued success. This is an exciting time to become part of our leadership team and, depending on experience, the role will be offered on the Upper Pay Scale (UPS) or Leadership Scale.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, capable of both supporting and challenging all pupils to reach their full potential. Proven experience in leadership and in driving improvements in teaching and learning is essential. Ideally, the candidate will take responsibility for leading a core subject; therefore, experience in leading either English or Mathematics would be advantageous.

We are seeking an individual who will serve as a role model for high-quality teaching and learning, making a significant contribution to raising pupils’ standards and outcomes. The successful candidate will be flexible, well organised, and confident in overseeing the day-to-day running of the school in the absence of the Headteacher.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the wider senior leadership team are essential. Experience and expertise in EYFS and KS1 would be beneficial.

We are committed to providing high-quality professional development, with opportunities for further career progression across the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust.

At Thomas Eaton Primary Academy, you will be part of a supportive and ambitious Trust that holds high aspirations for both pupils and staff. We truly value our team and offer a wide range of professional development opportunities within the Partnership.

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is a charitable multi-academy trust specialising in the Primary sector. We are building a thriving community of schools that succeed on behalf of their children. The Family of Academies within the Trust currently incorporates three hubs: St Neots, Fenland and Royston.

Further benefits include:

Opportunities to train/work with other academies within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust to share best practice and resources

A collaborative approach working alongside two other schools in our ‘mini-hub’

Teacher Pension Scheme

A caring, fun and supportive working environment

Opportunities for career progression, both within school and across the Trust

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Angela Wood on head@thomaseaton.cambs.sch.uk

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.

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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

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About Thomas Eaton Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 132 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thomas Eaton Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thomas-eaton-primary-academy

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