EYFS Assistant Headteacher

Hugh Gaitskell Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 8AB

11 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £55,747.00 - £61,534.00 Annually (Actual)

EYFS Assistant Headteacher job summary

We are seeking to appoint a talented, dedicated and inspirational Assistant Headteacher who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our wonderful pupils. We need someone who is passionate about bringing the classroom to life, up for a challenge and can work flexibly and creatively to reshape the Early Years provision for the future. This is an exciting opportunity to take a pivotal leadership role in a vibrant, inclusive and diverse primary school. This is a full-time role (L4- 8) with a 0.8 teaching commitment in Reception.

This role would suit an experienced Assistant Headteacher seeking a new challenge, or an ambitious Middle Leader ready to step into their first Senior Leadership role. We are looking for a leader with a proven track record of impact, who is ready to translate vision into practice and drive sustained school improvement.

The Assistant Headteacher will play a pivotal role in translating the school’s vision into consistent, high-quality practice. A key focus of the role is ensuring children in the Early Years continue to receive the best start, alongside driving improvements in teaching, curriculum, behaviour and inclusion across the school.

We are looking for a positive, adaptable and solution-focused leader with strong expertise in early reading and continuous provision, a commitment to inclusion, and a proven track record of improving teaching and learning.

In return, we offer a strong commitment to professional development, staff wellbeing, and the opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team, with a commitment to high expectations and success for all.

Visits are strongly encouraged. Please call the school office to book.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hugh Gaitskell Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 562 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hugh Gaitskell Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hugh-gaitskell-primary-school

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