Assistant Headteacher

(with initial responsibility for Assessment and Curriculum)

0.6 to Full Time

LDR 1-3

Permanent Contract

Required from April 2026

Are you ready to lead change where it matters most?

Are you a passionate and driven educator ready to lead transformational change in teaching, learning, and curriculum design? Do you believe in empowering staff, inspiring pupils, and embedding excellence at every level? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our leadership team.

Woodcot Primary School is a thriving, inclusive primary school with a strong commitment to academic excellence, creativity, and holistic development. Our children are curious, confident, and eager to learn, supported by a dedicated team of professionals and a vibrant school community.

We are seeking an inspirational, highly motivated, and strategic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as an Assistant Headteacher. This is a vital and influential role that focuses on ensuring every child, particularly those from vulnerable and disadvantaged backgrounds, gets the very best start to their education.

This position is ideal for an experienced leader or an ambitious middle leader ready for the next step who can demonstrate exceptional impact in key areas of school development and strategic leadership.

Initial Key Areas of Responsibility

We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to lead on:

• Assessment: Oversee effective assessment systems that drive pupil progress and inform strategic decision-making.

• Curriculum: Lead curriculum development to ensure breadth, depth, and relevance, with a strong focus on equity, enrichment and ambition.

You will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, helping shape our strategic vision and ensuring every child receives an outstanding education. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will drive excellence in teaching and learning by championing high-quality pedagogy across the school, empowering staff through coaching, professional development and innovative practice.

We are looking for someone who is:

• An exceptional practitioner: Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of impact

• A motivated leader: Has experience in leading curriculum and assessment initiatives with the ability to inspire and lead others

• A strategic thinker: Able to analyse data and translate it into clear, measurable actions.

• A champion of inclusion: Is committed to inclusive, evidence-informed practice

• A driver of change: Is reflective, resilient, and ambitious for all learners

(Please see Information Pack and Job Description for full details).

At Woodcot Primary School, you will find:

• Happy, motivated children eager to learn in a one-form entry primary setting.
• A dedicated, supportive, and welcoming staff team.
• A strong focus on continuing professional development (CPD) and a commitment to your future.
• An ethos that embraces new ideas and innovation.
• A well-resourced environment with extensive grounds.
• Opportunities for strong professional development, including high-quality mentoring and coaching.

Interested in joining us?

We warmly welcome visits to our school. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact the school office at 01329 234381 or email admin@woodcotschool.co.uk

For more information about our school, please visit our website: www.woodcotprimaryschool.co.uk

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.