Vacancy:        Assistant Head Teacher

(Inclusion Lead or Teaching and Learning dependent on the successful applicants’ strengths)

Contract:        Permanent

Grade:             L1 – l6

Hours:             Full-time

Start date:     1^st September 2026

At St Mary Cray Primary we exist to inspire our community, empower children with the agency to succeed and shape aspirational futures. We achieve this by providing an exceptional education and positioning ourselves as the school of choice.

AHT – Teaching and Learning (if applicable)

Purpose

To lead and secure excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum across the school.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-quality teaching and evidence-informed pedagogy
• Oversee curriculum design, implementation and impact
• Monitor and evaluate teaching through coaching, observations and work scrutiny
• Lead professional development and instructional coaching
• Ensure effective use of assessment to inform teaching and improve outcomes
• Drive consistency and high standards across all phases and subjects

AHT – Inclusion (if applicable)

Purpose

To lead a highly inclusive culture, ensuring that all pupils—particularly the most vulnerable—achieve and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Lead on SEND, inclusion and equality across the school
• Oversee provision for disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils
• Lead or contribute to safeguarding systems and culture
• Monitor attendance, behaviour and pastoral support
• Work closely with families and external agencies to remove barriers to learning

The Spring Partnership Trust strives to offer the very best education within our power to every child we can reach.  Our member schools are part of a family that shares its knowledge, expertise and resources to change children’s lives. You will be committed and passionate about raising standards and life chances for all children in an inclusive environment.

Our Schools/Trust and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children.  For all shortlisted candidates, references will be requested in advance of the interview and an online search will be carried out. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and checks regarding proof of ID, medical clearance and the right to work in the UK.

We are proud of our diversity and inclusive culture in our work place. We welcome all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership.

You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible as due to volumes and quality of applications received, the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. If you have not been contacted within 1 week of the closing date, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Closing Date:                          midday on 17^th April 2026

Interview Date:                      27^th April 2026