Assistant Headteacher
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 5LE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6ce56cb6-6764-49f2-826e-f859c97aa5d3 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a school leader who will:
• Lead the vision, strategic direction, and development of Early Years
• Ensure that the curriculum reflects the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework ensuring it is ambitious, inclusive, and meets the needs of all learners.
• Oversee Early Years assessment practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and effective use of formative/ summative information to support children to make good progress.
• Promote inclusive practice that enables all children to thrive, including EAL, disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
• Lead early reading and phonics development across the school
• Lead training sessions and contribute to whole‑school CPD.
• Provide strategic whole school leadership, contributing effectively to the school’s vision and improvement priorities.
• Contribute fully to the strategic leadership and operational management of the whole school, demonstrating initiative an da commitment to excellence.
• Has a sound understanding of Safeguarding procedures and the role of the DSL in school
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• An inclusive school with a good reputation for developing successful caring children
• Pupils who are polite, respectful and have a desire to learn.
• A dedicated, caring and motivated team of staff who help and support each other including specialist teachers, learning mentors and parent support workers
• A supportive and committed Governing body
• Excellent CPD opportunities and support from the Nottingham Schools Trust and Local Authority.
Commitment to safeguarding
Berridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment to the posts below will be subject to the following pre-employment checks: health, identity, relevant work qualifications, right to work in the UK, professional registration , Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references. A start date for successful job applicants will not be confirmed until clearance from all the above checks has been obtained. As part of the pre check, school will also conduct online searches including social media presence.
We are looking for a school leader who will:
• Lead the vision, strategic direction, and development of Early Years
• Ensure that the curriculum reflects the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework ensuring it is ambitious, inclusive, and meets the needs of all learners.
• Oversee Early Years assessment practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and effective use of formative/ summative information to support children to make good progress.
• Promote inclusive practice that enables all children to thrive, including EAL, disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
• Lead early reading and phonics development across the school
• Lead training sessions and contribute to whole‑school CPD.
• Provide strategic whole school leadership, contributing effectively to the school’s vision and improvement priorities.
• Contribute fully to the strategic leadership and operational management of the whole school, demonstrating initiative an da commitment to excellence.
• Has a sound understanding of Safeguarding procedures and the role of the DSL in school
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• An inclusive school with a good reputation for developing successful caring children
• Pupils who are polite, respectful and have a desire to learn.
• A dedicated, caring and motivated team of staff who help and support each other including specialist teachers, learning mentors and parent support workers
• A supportive and committed Governing body
• Excellent CPD opportunities and support from the Nottingham Schools Trust and Local Authority.
Commitment to safeguarding
Berridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment to the posts below will be subject to the following pre-employment checks: health, identity, relevant work qualifications, right to work in the UK, professional registration , Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references. A start date for successful job applicants will not be confirmed until clearance from all the above checks has been obtained. As part of the pre check, school will also conduct online searches including social media presence.