Senior Teacher/ Assistant Head Teacher

Barby Church of England Primary School, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 8TR

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  13/04/2026 or 01/09/2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £39,556.00 - £49,232.00 Annually (FTE) salary negotiable

Senior Teacher/ Assistant Head Teacher job summary

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Senior Teacher to be part of our supportive and dedicated senior leadership team from Easter 2026, or September 2026..

About the Role:

Teaching responsibility (Salary negotiable) with Leadership paid 1 day per week.

We are looking for someone who:

• ⮚ Has recent, successful experience in the classroom and is looking for an opportunity to take the next step in their leadership career.
• ⮚ Able to create a stimulating and inviting learning environment adapted to suit the needs of all pupils in their own classroom and across the whole school
• ⮚ Has the skills to lead, improve and sustain academic achievement for all children
• ⮚ Has high expectations for children’s learning and behaviour, and can foster collaborative working
• ⮚ Someone who is up to date with current research around Quality First Teaching in EYFS, KS1 and KS2, specifically Rosenshine's pedagogy.
• ⮚ Has the ability to develop and foster effective relationships with all stakeholders and external agencies and is an excellent communicator.
• ⮚ Is excited and keen to experience leading a team, developing the vision, and having the drive to successful continuous and evolving school development.
• ⮚ Supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school.
• ⮚ Has a strong sense of belonging to Barby CE Primary and will support the headteacher by embracing opportunities to be involved in wider school community engagement.
• ⮚ Is able to think strategically and has a solution based approach to school development.

• Please see the attached Job Description to review all details of this role.

What We Offer

• ü A working atmosphere and environment that can support you in flourishing in your role as a teacher and as a senior leader.
• ü An exciting opportunity to work closely with the Senior Leadership team to collectively shape the strategic direction of the school, building on current strengths.
• ü Excellent CPD through being part of the Peterborough Diocesan Academy (PDET).

If Barby sounds like the school for you, don't hesitate and apply today! Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged, please don't hesitate and call 01788 890677

Barby CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. Please note CVs will not be accepted and Application Forms should be completed in full. Any gaps in employment must be identified and justified.

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

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 Barby Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 91 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Barby Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barby-church-of-england-primary-school-rugby

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