Assistant Headteacher

Vacancy Summary

Assistant Headteacher

With teaching responsibility in UKS2 – Woodside Academy

Full Time (to cover a maternity leave)

Required to start after Easter 2023

Secondment considered

L5-L9

Woodside Academy is a two form entry primary school which is part of the Leading Learners Multi-Academy Trust.  We provide a supportive and stimulating place to work and study, where every child can reach their full potential.  We welcome all parents to take an active part in their child’s education.  

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher on a fixed term contract to cover a maternity leave. We are keen to hear from individuals who will support our aims and ethos and who are willing to work as part of a friendly team.

Vacancy Information

Role and Responsibilities will include:

• Actively assist the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in developing the culture of learning throughout the Academy
• Be an excellent practitioner who is an example to staff, pupils and parents/carers
• Support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in monitoring performance across the Academy and to ensure that all children are learning, progressing and meeting their potential
• In accordance with the Academy’s Behaviour Policy, to take the lead in the management of the good conduct and behaviour of children and assist with the promotion of good order in the academy
• As a senior leader, lead and co-ordinate the work of all middle leaders; being responsible for the quality of learning, pupil progress, standards and staff performance
• Use raising standards as the basis for monitoring teaching and learning, planning, pupils’ work, progress and behaviour
• Lead, co-ordinate and monitor the Academy’s curriculum
• Make a substantial contribution to the success and well-being of the Academy
• Deputise for the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in their absence

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• A good sense of humour, enthusiasm and a positive, proactive attitude to their role
• The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility and agile leadership in challenging circumstances
• Successful whole school leadership that has impacted on positive change
• Commitment to your own development

For further information or to request an application pack, please email  

Harpreet Kaur – hkaur@woodsideacademy.co.uk

Closing date for completed applications:  6th January 2023 at 3:30pm

Interviews: To be held w/c 9th January 2023

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. The successful candidate will have met the requirements of the person specification and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.  Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.