- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 190 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wyburns Primary School website
Central Assistant Headteacher (part time)
More than one location, Schools For Every ChildThis job expired on 31 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
31 March 2025 at 3:15pm
Date listed
24 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Assistant headteacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): 17 hours a week Days and hours negotiable
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L 1- L3
What skills and experience we're looking for
A Unique Opportunity to Lead, Inspire, Support and Connect Across Our Trust:
Are you an exceptional teacher and leader looking for a flexible, part-time leadership role that allows you to make a meaningful impact across a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT)? This is a rare opportunity to step into a Central Assistant Head-Teacher role, where you'll play a pivotal part in supporting staff, enhancing teaching standards, and building on our culture of collaboration and well-being across our schools. This role is designed for someone who thrives on building connections, championing mental health, and driving educational excellence. You'll work closely with the CEO, school leaders, and staff to ensure our Trust's vision and values are at the heart of everything we do. For a confidential conversation with the CEO or the current incumbent of this role, please get in touch: ceo@schoolsforeverychild.org
Welfare:
To be our TrustMental Health First Aider, offering 1:1 sessions and drop-ins at each school.Coordinate"safe space"sessions for DSLs and SLTs across the Trust with our external providers.Organisesocial eventsto help people across the trust get to know each other.
Curriculum:
Facilitate the connection ofsubject leadersacross the trust to share ideas and reduce workload.To develop & promote ourPurpose Statementsas Golden Threads between our schools.To ensure that English & mathsmoderationtakes place across The Trust.
Teaching Support:
To drive up standards byteam teachingandin-class coaching.Toobserve teachingand carry out thematic work to explore patterns across the TrustTo observe allUPS teachers(at least once a year) and report to the CEO & trustees.To participate in AnnualPeer reviewsTo work with the trust EA to organise theTrust-wide fortnightly 30-minute CPD Snapshots
Leadership
To contribute to the half-termCEO summary lettersto our schools.To be the Executive lead at theEducation & Standards committee& on somepolicies.To Act as Trust HQDDSL & EVCTo analyse the termlydata dropsat each school and provide a written summary of MAT trends.Attend (and deputise) termlyCEO Pupil Progress meetings& offer support/ interventions.
Ethos
Lead and champion the Trust-widepro-social Behaviour system, organising & promoting earned rewards and maintaining a central bank of activities to keep pupils engaged.Ensure each school has an up-to-date, vibrant, informative & relevantTrust display.Lead, oversee & run key initiatives, including ThePupil Senate(and senate trip),CEO for the Day, AnnualVision & Values Day,Year 5Careers Fair,International Women's Daycelebrations, TermlyYear 6 team-buildingactivities, Trust-widepupil treats(e.g., silent discos, craft sessions, books).
Training we can provide: Mental health first aid, EVC, DSL, Sonar, classroom coaching
What the school offers its staff
SPECIFIC PERKS
- Private Health Cash plan
£65 a year for Dental
£180 a year for Dental Accidents
£65 a year for Optical
£200 a year for specialist scans/consultations
£85 a year for health screening
£85 a year for well-being (counselling, massage etc.)
£170 for physio (Inc. acupuncture, chiropractor etc.)
£5000 for personal accident cover
- Cash plans for staff members' dependent children
- Video GP service
- Access to 24/7 counselling
- Discounts are available at retailers such as Amazon, Domino, etc.
- Online health assessment
- Skin Vision
- Discounts for over 3,600 gyms and fitness programs
- School-based well-being leads
- Trust-wide Mental Health First Aider(MHFA) with easily bookable appointments
- Trust-wide counsellor
- Coaching/supervision for SLT / DLSs
- Access to staff portal, including pupil support and lesson preparation
- Regular staff social events
- Annual staff and volunteer awards night
- Cross-trust CPD lead
- CPD entitlement
- Online CPD through Iris™️ to access at any time
- Funding available to pursue qualifications
- Flexible workingand retirementwithin the Trust
- Two weeks May/June half-term
- The Key School Leader support
- Long service (5, 10, 20 years) recognised & rewarded
- Secondment / sabbatical opportunities
- Central teacher to provide coaching and support.
- "New starter induction & pack" with goodies, information and resources.
Further details about the role
Qualifications & Experience
A degree, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a proven track record of strong teaching.Experience in a leadership role within a school setting (e.g., subject lead, phase leader, or assistant head).Experience in analysing data and using it to drive school improvement.Knowledge of safeguarding proceduresSkills & AbilitiesStrong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across schools.Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives.A proactive and empathetic approach to supporting staff well-being and mental health.Ability to lead and inspire others, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely.Personal QualitiesA passionate advocate for staff and pupil well-being.A strategic thinker with a solutions-focused mindset.Approachable, empathetic, and able to build trust with colleagues.Highly motivated, with a commitment to driving educational excellence.Flexible and adaptable, willing to travel across the Trust's schools.
Desirable Criteria
Experience working across multiple schools or within a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT).Demonstrable experience in coaching, mentoring, or supporting staff development.Knowledge of mental health first aid or a willingness to undertake training.Experience in organising and leading events or initiatives.Familiarity with curriculum development and purpose-driven teaching.Experience in coordinating educational visits (EVC) or willingness to train.Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or willingness to train.NPQ
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.
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About Schools For Every Child
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- ceo@schoolsforeverychild.org
School Details
Wyburns Primary School
Rayleigh Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 446 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Rayleigh Primary School website
North Crescent Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 159 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- North Crescent Primary School website
Arranging a visit to Schools For Every Child
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ceo@schoolsforeverychild.org.
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