Assistant Head ( Primary) at The Harbour School
Expired
Expired
SSL 02 point 5-10
About this Role
Assistant Head ( Primary)
Job overview
Assistant Head
Salary: Point SSL02 point 5-10 of the Meridian Trust Leadership Pay Scale
Full time
Our Senior Leadership Team is Growing
We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team as an Assistant Head This key role as an additional member of our senior leadership team offers the opportunity to deliver our vision on education through instilling our values in staff and pupils. This is your opportunity to join us on our journey as we work together to grow and build a fantastic team and a kind, hardworking environment for our curious learners.
The Opportunity
- A great chance to work with a strong, fun enthusiastic team
- Take responsibility for the day to day running of one or more of our learning pathways
- Contribute to the overall leadership and management of The Harbour School
- Be active in promoting our visions and values and supporting our ethos for achievement for all and high standards.
- Provide strong professional advice to promote the Trust brand
- Work closely with the Trust Executive Board and Senior Management Team
The Ideal Candidate
- Successful teaching experience in an age 3 to 19 environment.
- Commitment to and evidence of continuous improvement and one’s own professional development.
- Excellent track record of pupil outcomes and leading a successful department/team.
- Be a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude.
- Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity.
- Successfully and effectively use comparative data (Including EFL or similar) for benchmarking target setting and monitoring to improve pupil outcomes.
- Understanding and significant experience of the work of external agencies.
- The interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, pupils, parents and others.
About Meridian Trust –
Meridian Trust is a
values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the
highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its
commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of
local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special
schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and
Northamptonshire.
Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
- Apprenticeship
and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a
role you are passionate about developing in
- Opportunity
to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial
Teacher Training Team (ITT)
- Support
for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme
and other resources
- Cycle
to work scheme
- Defined
benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
- Healthcare
benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
- Free
on-site parking
- Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.
For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications: 11/12/2025
Interviews will be held on: 16/12/2025
Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The Trust 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 Trust 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.
Related Documents
Contact Details
HR Officer
0HR Phone
cgrimes@theharbour.academy
The Harbour School
Open Data obtained from: Department for EducationCambridgeshire
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