Assistant Headteacher

Salary: Leadership Scale 1–5

Base: Easington Church of England Primary Academy

Specialism: EYFS, KS1, or KS2

The Vision

"A community working in harmony to achieve our God-given potential." 

Inspired by John 10:10, we believe every child deserves an ambitious, life-enriching education, regardless of their starting point.

The Opportunity: Lead with Vision in a Unique Village Setting

Are you an aspirational teacher ready for your first step into leadership, or an experienced leader seeking a refreshing change in a contrasting, beautiful village school? 

At Easington CE Primary Academy, we believe our children deserve to "Live life to the Full" (John 10:10). In partnership with Patrington CE Primary School, we offer a professional environment where the staff team across our two beautiful and unique village schools work in harmony to ensure every child achieves their God-given potential. 

We are looking for a leader who is passionate about the craft of teaching and dedicated to the emotional wellbeing and academic success of every child. 

At Ebor Academy Trust we believe we are one school with many sites, we believe in helping our children to achieve the very best outcomes while feeling inspired and supported to achieve their very best. 

The Role

As a leader with a teaching commitment, you will drive educational quality and curriculum accessibility. You will be a champion for inclusive pedagogy, ensuring classroom culture and teaching strategies "get the best" from every child.

Key Responsibilities

• Exemplary Modelling: Maintain a teaching commitment while modelling high standards of adaptive practice to remove learning barriers during delivery.

• Leading Inclusion: Lead the school’s approach to Quality First Teaching. Coach and mentor staff to engage "hard to reach" learners and those with SEND.

• Partnership Harmony: Work with the Headteacher to ensure consistent, high-quality standards across the Easington and Patrington partnership.

• Strategic Impact: Use pupil data to address underachievement and foster an environment where children become responsible, compassionate citizens.

The Successful Candidate

• Outstanding Practitioner: Confident in teaching children with diverse needs in a mainstream setting.

• Practical Coach: Enjoys being in the classroom and supporting colleagues to improve their craft.

• Values-Led Leader: Committed to our Christian ethos and the belief that academic progress and emotional wellbeing go hand-in-hand.

Why Join Easington?

This is a role for a leader who loves teaching. You will have the opportunity to shape the lives of children and staff across two schools within a partnership that values professional growth and community harmony.

Easington’s Leadership Team encourage candidates to visit the school in advance of applying. Visits to the academy would be warmly welcomed by appointment.

Please see attached recruitment pack for more information on this exciting opportunity here at Easington Church of England Primary Academy.