Associate Assistant Headteacher

Location: William Byrd Primary School

Salary: Leadership Scale point L1-L5 (£55881 - £61249) dependent on experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time 

Start Date: September 2026

Reporting to: Headteacher

William Byrd Primary School is a successful, inclusive primary school committed to providing high-quality education within a safe, supportive, and aspirational learning environment. At the core of our school community is an ethos of partnership with families. We place the well-being, aspirations, and voices of children and their families at the heart of all decision-making. Staff work in genuine collaboration with families to ensure provision is nurturing, inclusive, and tailored to enable every child to thrive.

We are firmly committed to inclusive education, ensuring that every pupil—regardless of background or need—can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. Staff engage with high-quality educational research and evidence-informed practice to continually refine teaching, learning, and support strategies, improving outcomes for all children.

Our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is a particular strength of the school. We provide a nurturing, inclusive environment where children are supported to explore, learn, and grow. We work closely with families to celebrate progress, understand individual circumstances, and ensure every child reaches their full potential. Our EYFS team is recognised across the borough for sharing best practice and supporting other schools in developing outstanding early years provision.

We are proud of our achievements. In recognition of the excellent outcomes for disadvantaged pupils at William Byrd, the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, personally wrote to the school, highlighting that our performance places us among the very best nationally. This letter commends the dedication of our staff, the hard work of our pupils, and encourages the school to continue sharing best practice, supporting collaboration, and leading improvement across the sector.

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We are proud to be active partners in London-wide and local initiatives that strengthen our school and community:

· DfE RISE Network- We are proud to be part of the RISE Network (Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence). Through this programme, we actively collaborate with other schools to strengthen inclusive teaching and leadership. Our school will showcase our EYFS ‘Best Start in Life’ provision, demonstrating how to create an inspiring environment that promotes independence, language development, and meaningful learning. We will also lead on inclusive practice, ensuring consistency of SEND provision across the primary school and sharing evidence-informed approaches with partner schools.

· London Innovation and Improvement Alliance (LIIA) – placing the voices and experiences of children and families at the heart of our practice, sharing evidence-informed strategies, and improving outcomes for children with SEND.

· HLP (Hillingdon Learning Partnership) – an active participant in borough-wide professional networks, hosting several Professional Network Meetings, and supporting collaborative professional learning across schools.

· Primary Forum – as current Chair, we collaborate with other schools across the borough to share best practice, drive innovation, and collectively enhance provision for children and families.

· The Felix Project – supporting families by providing access to nutritious food, reducing food insecurity, and making a tangible difference in children’s lives.

· Civic Leadership – engaging with the local community through initiatives such as Safer Neighbourhood meetings and the Harlington Residents’ Association, ensuring our school supports families beyond the classroom.

Our staff are passionate, skilled, and supported to deliver outstanding teaching, foster inclusive approaches, and collaborate across schools and networks to continually improve outcomes. Joining William Byrd Primary School means becoming part of a values-driven community committed to children, families, and lifelong learning, with opportunities to contribute to school improvement at a borough and national level.

The Role

As Associate Assistant Headteacher, you will:

· Teach a primary class while taking on strategic leadership responsibilities including Year Group Leadership.

· Lead designated areas of school development, projects, or initiatives aligned with school priorities.

· Support the Head of School in implementing the school’s vision, values, and improvement plans.

· Champion inclusive practice, ensuring all pupils can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

· Build strong partnerships with families and the wider community.

· Represent the school in professional networks, sharing best practice and supporting collaborative improvement.

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We Are Looking For Someone Who:

· Is an outstanding classroom teacher with a strong understanding of primary education.

· Has leadership experience and the ability to lead projects, initiatives, or teams.

· Is committed to inclusive education and equity for all pupils.

· Demonstrates strong professional integrity, resilience, and vision.

· Can inspire and motivate colleagues while working collaboratively.

· Has excellent communication skills and can engage effectively with pupils, staff, families, and partners.

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Why Join William Byrd?

This is more than a leadership role – it’s a chance to be part of a values-driven, family-focused community, contributing to school improvement locally, borough-wide, and nationally, while remaining directly connected to your classroom and pupils.

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Safeguarding

William Byrd Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.

To fully appreciate the ethos and culture of William Byrd Primary School, we warmly invite prospective candidates to see the school in action. Visits can be arranged by contacting Ms Cotterill, PA to the Head of School, either by phone on 01895 5462364 or by email at enquiries@williambyrd.school Further information about the school can be found on our website: https://www.williambyrd.school/

To apply for this post, please submit your application via My New Term. Early applications are encouraged, as shortlisting and interviews may take place before the closing date.

Further Information:

It is an offence to apply for the position if you are barred from engaging regulated activity relevant to children.

Early applications are positively encouraged and the school reserves the right to shortlist and interview earlier than advertised.

CVs will not be accepted

We accept only employment and academic references; character references and those sent from generic email addresses (e.g., Gmail or Hotmail) will not be accepted.

Please note we hold the right to carry out online checks on applicants selected for interview.

Middlesex Learning Partnership is a disability confident committed employer.

Closing Date: Monday 9th March 2026 Interview Dates: Monday 16th & Friday 20th March 2026