The successful candidate will undertake a 0.8 KS2 teaching commitment alongside their Assistant Head responsibilities.

We take pride in nurturing, motivating and encouraging all our staff and pupils to be the best version of themselves. We have high aspirations for our pupils and provide a range of opportunities to enrich their life experiences. We are proud that we provide a highly caring and safe environment for our pupils and families. We are committed to an inclusive environment with a good understanding of the current SEND context.

The Assistant Head will assist the Head of School to lead, motivate and inspire pupils, staff, parents, and work alongside the Methodist church and the wider community, to ensure every pupil is confident in themselves, is respectful of others, achieves well and gains the skills and knowledge to succeed in life and at work. 

As a senior leader within the Epworth Education Trust, the Assistant Head, together with the Head of School and Local Advisory Board (LAB), will be responsible for establishing and implementing the vision and direction for the school. Demonstrating inspirational leadership and creativity to ensure that Epworth Education Trust’s ethos and values are deeply embedded and visible amongst pupils and staff, and that the school enables everyone to be the very best they can be.

If you are an aspiring or experienced school leader looking to make a real difference in this supportive community, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for an excellent Assistant Head who is:

•             Passionate about inclusivity, ensuring all children, including those with SEND, feel valued, supported, and able to succeed.

•             Committed to high aspirations for every child, with exceptionally high standards of teaching, learning, and pastoral care.

•             Nurturing and compassionate, fostering a safe and supportive environment where children thrive emotionally and academically.

•             A strong advocate for restorative approaches, maintaining a calm and solution-focused leadership style.

•             Visible, approachable, and an active listener, building trusting relationships with children, staff, parents, and governors.

•             Inspirational and influential, leading by example with integrity, resilience, and a deep belief in the power of education.

•             A collaborative team player, working effectively with staff and the wider trust to drive continuous improvement.

•             Organised and adaptable, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills while managing competing priorities.

•             Supportive of the school’s Christian ethos, embedding its values into daily life while promoting a nurturing and inclusive environment.

In return our Trust and its school offers you:

•             Supportive parents and a welcoming local community

•             A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision

•             A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other.

•             Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments 

•             Strong working partnerships within the Trust

•             Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school.

•             The opportunity to make a difference.

•             An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body

•             The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team

•             Pension scheme

•             Wellbeing Day

•             Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes.

•             Access to Employment Assistance Programme

•             Access to training opportunities and professional development

Applicants are welcome to come and visit school. Please contact the school at Westleigh Methodist Primary School to arrange this.  

Closing Date – 9am on Friday 12^th June 2026

Shortlisting – 1pm on Friday 12^th June 2026

Observations – w/c 15^th June 2026

Interviews – Monday 29^th June 2026

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

At the Epworth Education Trust, we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued.  We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here: Westleigh Methodist Primary School - Home

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.