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Assistant Headteacher

Thringstone Primary School, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8LJ

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Start of Autumn Term 2026

• Closing date

  2 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  9 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • 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: L1 to L3 (dependent on experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Thringstone Primary School is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to join our leadership team and help shape the next stage of the school’s development.

This is a class-based leadership role for a strong, reflective teacher who wants to make a wider difference across the school while remaining firmly rooted in classroom practice. You will work closely with the Headteacher and Key Stage Leaders, supporting the day-to-day running of the school and leading agreed areas linked to teaching, behaviour and whole-school culture.

About Thringstone

Thringstone Primary School is a caring, inclusive village school with high expectations for every child. Our vision, Believe and Achieve Together, guides our daily work and reflects our belief that children thrive when relationships are strong, expectations are clear and learning is purposeful.

The role

This role is suitable for experienced teachers ready to step into senior leadership, as well as those with existing leadership experience.

As Assistant Headteacher, you will:

• Teach a class and model consistently strong, inclusive classroom practice.
• Work alongside the Headteacher and Key Stage Leaders to support the smooth, day-to-day running of the school.
• Lead agreed operational areas linked to teaching, learning, behaviour or organisation.
• Support staff and children with behaviour and pastoral needs, helping to maintain a calm, consistent and positive school culture.
• Have delegated responsibility to act on behalf of the Headteacher in agreed operational matters.
• Have regular release time to carry out leadership responsibilities effectively.

The successful candidate will bring the following skills and experience:

• Is a confident, reflective classroom teacher with high expectations.
• Has leadership experience and is keen to develop this further.
• Believes in fairness, consistency and inclusive practice.
• Is calm, approachable and solution-focused.
• Has a secure understanding of safeguarding and is willing to undertake the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Shares our values and is committed to supporting every child to succeed.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive, welcoming staff team who work well together.
• Clear leadership and a shared sense of direction.
• Regular leadership release time.
• The opportunity to grow as a leader while staying closely connected to teaching and learning.
• Children who are enthusiastic, proud of their school and keen to do well.

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.

Visits and applications

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. We value open, honest conversations and are happy to show you what makes Thringstone special.

To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on: office@thringstone.leics.sch.uk or 01530 222489

Visit slots

- Thursday 15th January: 1pm & 4pm

- Friday 16th January: 9.15am

- Tuesday 20th January: 1pm

- Thursday 22nd January: 4pm

- Monday 26th January: 2pm

- Wednesday 28th January: 9.15am

Applications

Closing date: Monday 2nd February - 8am

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 3rd February

Provisional Interview date: Wednesday 11th February

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

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About Thringstone Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 158 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thringstone Primary School website
• Email address: office@thringstone.leics.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01530 222489
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thringstone-primary-school-coalville

Thringstone Primary School is a thriving one-form entry village school in North West Leicestershire, close to Coalville, and within easy reach of South Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

We’re proud of our strong community spirit and inclusive, family feel. Every child is known, valued and encouraged to be their best. Our vision - Believe and Achieve Together - sits at the heart of school life, guided by our values of Belief, Respect, Kindness, Resilience and Teamwork.

As a stand-alone academy, we have the freedom to shape our curriculum, invest in our staff and make decisions that best serve our children and community. It’s a school where relationships matter, teamwork is genuine and ambition is shared.

Arranging a visit to Thringstone Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@thringstone.leics.sch.uk.

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