Assistant Head Teacher
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2026 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6EZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | c8a66abc-6504-48db-b9b8-1b2fcedc6482 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Position Description
You will be responsible for leading high standards of student behaviour, attitudes to learning, and inclusion, promoting the school's vision, mission, culture, and policies. You will lead on Inclusion in the Primary phase, creating and maintaining the conditions in which all students can reach the highest educational standards. You will be responsible for leading an ethos that brings out the best in staff and students across the school, ensuring continuous improvement.
At Langstone Primary, our vision is clear and underpinned by a strong value-based education where learning in and out of the classroom is prioritised, to support students to achieve their potential and beyond. We have the highest aspirations for our school and every member of our school community.
Ideal candidates will:
• Align to our vision, mission and values.
• Have a track record of school improvement and outcomes.
• Be committed to working in partnership with colleagues, Governors, parents, and the community to deliver strong outcomes for students.
• Act with integrity and build effective, trusting relationships with colleagues and students.
• Be able to contribute meaningfully to the school's strategic development.
• Possess the technical and behavioural traits to support the leadership of a highly effective school.
• Be a great teacher themselves.
• Know what great learning looks like in the classroom and how to achieve it.
• Have experience in improving teaching and learning.
• Know what a strong performance management and professional development programme should look like.
• Be able to secure a strong culture for learning with students and their families.
The successful candidate will have proven success in driving standards, be committed to the pursuit of excellence and be able to lead and embed rigorous accountability procedures effectively.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone aspiring to make an impact at Senior Leadership level or a current Senior Leader looking for a new challenge.
As an employee of the school, you would benefit from:
• A two-week break in the Autumn Term, allowing for holidays to be taken out of peak season
• A supportive induction programme for new staff to the school.
• Investment into your career development through appropriate, regular CPD.
• Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.
• Access to a full employee assistance programme, in support of wellbeing
• TPS pension scheme
What the school offers its staff
Langstone Primary Academy
We are a vibrant and inclusive primary school located on the eastern side of Portsmouth. We pride ourselves on knowing every young person as an individual and inspiring them to have the highest aspirations through engaging and motivating learning experiences.
With a warm, ambitious school culture and a strong reputation in our community, we provide an environment where children are enthusiastic, happy learners who thrive both academically and personally. We encourage children to be resilient, reflective thinkers as core learning habits, and we help every child to think, learn and be excellent together as part of our nurturing, ambitious school community where all learners flourish.
Pension Membership
We offer valuable pension schemes to help secure your future:
• Teacher's Pension Scheme for teaching staff (https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff (https://www.lgpsmember.org)
Pay
We are committed to fair and competitive pay.
• All posts are evaluated to ensure equal pay for work of equal value across our academies.
• Salaries are designed to be competitive, meeting the needs of each academy whilst ensuring equity across the Trust.
Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Schemes
We are committed to supporting you and your family every step of the way. Our family-friendly occupational leave policies will help you enjoy quality time with your new family.
Additional Benefits
In addition to family support, we offer several other benefits to help enhance your work-life balance and well-being.
Benefits Platform Assistance Programme
Offering support and discounts to help manage lifestyle and well-being.
Cycle-to-Work Scheme
Encouraging a sustainable and healthy commute.
Eye Care Vouchers
Helping to support your eye health and wellness(dependent on role).
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. Our recruitment process follows the KCSiE guidance. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Position Description
You will be responsible for leading high standards of student behaviour, attitudes to learning, and inclusion, promoting the school's vision, mission, culture, and policies. You will lead on Inclusion in the Primary phase, creating and maintaining the conditions in which all students can reach the highest educational standards. You will be responsible for leading an ethos that brings out the best in staff and students across the school, ensuring continuous improvement.
At Langstone Primary, our vision is clear and underpinned by a strong value-based education where learning in and out of the classroom is prioritised, to support students to achieve their potential and beyond. We have the highest aspirations for our school and every member of our school community.
Ideal candidates will:
• Align to our vision, mission and values.
• Have a track record of school improvement and outcomes.
• Be committed to working in partnership with colleagues, Governors, parents, and the community to deliver strong outcomes for students.
• Act with integrity and build effective, trusting relationships with colleagues and students.
• Be able to contribute meaningfully to the school's strategic development.
• Possess the technical and behavioural traits to support the leadership of a highly effective school.
• Be a great teacher themselves.
• Know what great learning looks like in the classroom and how to achieve it.
• Have experience in improving teaching and learning.
• Know what a strong performance management and professional development programme should look like.
• Be able to secure a strong culture for learning with students and their families.
The successful candidate will have proven success in driving standards, be committed to the pursuit of excellence and be able to lead and embed rigorous accountability procedures effectively.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone aspiring to make an impact at Senior Leadership level or a current Senior Leader looking for a new challenge.
As an employee of the school, you would benefit from:
• A two-week break in the Autumn Term, allowing for holidays to be taken out of peak season
• A supportive induction programme for new staff to the school.
• Investment into your career development through appropriate, regular CPD.
• Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.
• Access to a full employee assistance programme, in support of wellbeing
• TPS pension scheme
What the school offers its staff
Langstone Primary Academy
We are a vibrant and inclusive primary school located on the eastern side of Portsmouth. We pride ourselves on knowing every young person as an individual and inspiring them to have the highest aspirations through engaging and motivating learning experiences.
With a warm, ambitious school culture and a strong reputation in our community, we provide an environment where children are enthusiastic, happy learners who thrive both academically and personally. We encourage children to be resilient, reflective thinkers as core learning habits, and we help every child to think, learn and be excellent together as part of our nurturing, ambitious school community where all learners flourish.
Pension Membership
We offer valuable pension schemes to help secure your future:
• Teacher's Pension Scheme for teaching staff (https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff (https://www.lgpsmember.org)
Pay
We are committed to fair and competitive pay.
• All posts are evaluated to ensure equal pay for work of equal value across our academies.
• Salaries are designed to be competitive, meeting the needs of each academy whilst ensuring equity across the Trust.
Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Schemes
We are committed to supporting you and your family every step of the way. Our family-friendly occupational leave policies will help you enjoy quality time with your new family.
Additional Benefits
In addition to family support, we offer several other benefits to help enhance your work-life balance and well-being.
Benefits Platform Assistance Programme
Offering support and discounts to help manage lifestyle and well-being.
Cycle-to-Work Scheme
Encouraging a sustainable and healthy commute.
Eye Care Vouchers
Helping to support your eye health and wellness(dependent on role).
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. Our recruitment process follows the KCSiE guidance. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.