Assistant Headteacher - Primary

Posting date:	02 December 2025
Salary:	£53,602 to £60,145 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	01 January 2026
Location:	CM9
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Teacheractive Limited
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	DMASTHEAD-8985

Summary

Assistant Head Teacher
Start date: January 2026
Salary: Leadership Scale 4–7

Are you an exceptional teacher looking to take the next step into leadership? Do you want the chance to make a wider impact and help shape the future of a growing primary school? If you’re driven by improving outcomes for all children, this could be the ideal move for you.

A newly established primary school in Essex is looking for a confident and experienced Assistant Head Teacher to join their leadership team. The school opened in 2024 and is at an exciting point in its development, offering the chance to help shape whole-school culture and drive consistent standards across all year groups.

Working closely with the Head of School and wider leadership team, you’ll play a key role in raising the quality of teaching and learning, supporting staff, and ensuring every child receives the very best education.

The school is looking for someone who:

• Can lead, motivate and inspire the whole school community

  
  

• Has high expectations for learning and teaching

  
  

• Brings energy, vision and a passion for school improvement

  
  

• Communicates well and builds strong relationships with staff, pupils and parents

  
  

• Has proven experience driving improvements in teaching, learning or curriculum areas

  
  

  In return, the Trust offers:

  • Motivated and enthusiastic children

    
    

  • A committed and supportive team

    
    

  • Strong opportunities for career progression

    
    

  • High-quality training and professional development

    
    

  • Competitive pay and annual increments

    
    

  • Access to staff well-being programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme

    
    

  • Salary sacrifice schemes for tech and bicycles

    
    

  • A fully resourced curriculum and reduced marking expectations

    
    

  • Clear policies that support staff wellbeing and behaviour management

    
    

  • Collaboration and shared best practice across multiple schools

    
    

    The successful candidate will help raise aspirations, model high-quality pedagogy and support positive outcomes for every child. This is a brilliant chance to grow your leadership career within a respected and forward-looking Multi Academy Trust.

    If you are interested in hearing more about this role, please contact Dan Mumford on 01245 335533 or email Dan.Mumford@teacheractive.com

    All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
    
    
    
    Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
    
    
    
    Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
    
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