We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher [with accountability for Teaching and Learning] at Waterbeach Community Primary School to lead evidence-informed, effective and inclusive practice for the children here.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for the right candidate: the opportunity to contribute in a new role as part of the leadership team in a good school which was recently inspected by Ofsted.

Flexible working is welcomed and the role could be full- or part-time depending on the successful candidate.

We can offer you:

• A great team of dedicated staff and empowered, hardworking children
• Two paid wellbeing days a year
• Access to a counsellor in school and an employee assistance programme
• A school at the heart of its community with great relationships with parents
• Support with leadership development
• A dedicated and developing SEN team
• Access to the cycle to work scheme

The successful candidate will have:

• A track record of leading with positive impacts for children and staff
• Experience of converting vision into continuous school improvement
• The ability to communicate effectively with families and the wider local community
• Evidence of partnership working and wider impact
• Integrity, intelligence, warmth and compassion – in all, a great role model for our children, staff and wider school communities

The applicant may have a relevant NPQ qualification (see person spec and job description).

You will be a knowledgeable primary teacher who loves learning.

You will understand the neuroscience of learning and its impact on effective pedagogy. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of effective curriculum design and will be familiar with the EEF strategies for effective implementation. You may have experience with using coaching to develop practice. You will demonstrate high expectations and you will be proactive, reflective and resilient. You will be able to model empathy and respect and to champion effective provision for children when leading staff.

The school is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches. 

Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact the school.