Assistant Headteacher (with teaching responsibilities)
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Leadership Range L3 £55,822 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | Crawley |
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3293 |
Summary
Job Advert
Your Opportunity
We are seeking an inspiring and highly effective Assistant Headteacher to join our diverse and inclusive school, part of a
forward-thinking multi-academy trust. Our school is proud of its exceptional Ofsted judgement and strong outcomes, with inclusion
and high expectations at the heart of everything we do.
Please note, this vacancy will close at midday on 09.03.2026
Guided by our values of Curiosity, Compassion and Courage, this role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the strategic
leadership of the school while leading the personal development of pupils across the school. You will work in close partnership
with the senior leadership team to promote pupils’ wellbeing, character development, behaviour, attitudes, and enrichment
opportunities that enable every child to flourish. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will also be an excellent
classroom practitioner, modelling high-quality teaching and learning and securing strong outcomes for your class.
We offer a supportive and ambitious working environment, excellent professional development opportunities, and the benefits of
London fringe weighting. Ideally located with easy access to the city, seaside and countryside, this is a fantastic opportunity
for an aspiring or experienced school leader ready to make a lasting difference to the children at Seymour Primary School.
The ideal Assistant Headteacher will be someone who is:
* Able to inspire others to follow through strong communication skills, good influencing skills and clear thinking
* An excellent classroom practitioner with a real interest in pedagogy, with the energy and charisma to lead and motivate others
* Able to develop positive relationships with both children and staff
* Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
* Able to think analytically and creatively
* Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
* Committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all pupils
Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, as an Assistant Headteacher we can offer you:
* Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
* Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team
* A comprehensive induction programme
* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
* Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons
* Cycle to work scheme
* TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
* Free eye tests
* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to
financial help
About Seymour Primary School
At Seymour Primary School there is one driver for all we do here: The Children. We put the children first in all our decisions and
actions. Every child has the right to achieve more than they or their parents imagined. Every child has the right to start each
day as new. Seymour Primary is a school that puts learning at the centre of all we do. To find out more visit our website Click
Here [https://www.seymour-tkat.org/] .
To discover what makes Seymour Primary School so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01293
533198 or email office@seymour-tkat.org [office@seymour-tkat.org]
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and
Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of
outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work
together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We
place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring
a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse
TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to
individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all
suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking an inspiring and highly effective Assistant Headteacher to join our diverse and inclusive school, part of a
forward-thinking multi-academy trust. Our school is proud of its exceptional Ofsted judgement and strong outcomes, with inclusion
and high expectations at the heart of everything we do.
Please note, this vacancy will close at midday on 09.03.2026
Guided by our values of Curiosity, Compassion and Courage, this role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the strategic
leadership of the school while leading the personal development of pupils across the school. You will work in close partnership
with the senior leadership team to promote pupils’ wellbeing, character development, behaviour, attitudes, and enrichment
opportunities that enable every child to flourish. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will also be an excellent
classroom practitioner, modelling high-quality teaching and learning and securing strong outcomes for your class.
We offer a supportive and ambitious working environment, excellent professional development opportunities, and the benefits of
London fringe weighting. Ideally located with easy access to the city, seaside and countryside, this is a fantastic opportunity
for an aspiring or experienced school leader ready to make a lasting difference to the children at Seymour Primary School.
The ideal Assistant Headteacher will be someone who is:
* Able to inspire others to follow through strong communication skills, good influencing skills and clear thinking
* An excellent classroom practitioner with a real interest in pedagogy, with the energy and charisma to lead and motivate others
* Able to develop positive relationships with both children and staff
* Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
* Able to think analytically and creatively
* Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
* Committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all pupils
Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, as an Assistant Headteacher we can offer you:
* Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
* Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team
* A comprehensive induction programme
* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
* Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons
* Cycle to work scheme
* TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
* Free eye tests
* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to
financial help
About Seymour Primary School
At Seymour Primary School there is one driver for all we do here: The Children. We put the children first in all our decisions and
actions. Every child has the right to achieve more than they or their parents imagined. Every child has the right to start each
day as new. Seymour Primary is a school that puts learning at the centre of all we do. To find out more visit our website Click
Here [https://www.seymour-tkat.org/] .
To discover what makes Seymour Primary School so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01293
533198 or email office@seymour-tkat.org [office@seymour-tkat.org]
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and
Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of
outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work
together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We
place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring
a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse
TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to
individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all
suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
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