Assistant Headteacher
St Gregory’s CofE Primary School

Salary: MPS / UPS, £31,650-£49,084 (DOE) FTE plus TLR2, £3,527
Contract: Permanent
Working hours: 1.0 FTE

We’re happy to talk flexible working options in regards to all our roles

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 8^th March 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 19^th March 2026
Anticipated Start Date: September 2026

 Job summary;

St Gregory’s CofE Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and inspiring Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly skilled Key Stage 2 teacher who is passionate about children’s learning and ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. 

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Executive Headteacher, contributing to strategic development, and promoting school improvement through high-quality teaching and leadership. 

We are looking for a talented and committed leader who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner, with a proven ability to secure high-quality outcomes for pupils.
• Brings passion, creativity, and commitment to supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.
• Has the expertise and confidence to lead English across both St Gregory’s and St George’s CofE Primary School, driving high standards and championing a love of reading and writing.
• Acts as a visible, positive role model, inspiring and supporting colleagues to continually improve their practice.
• Is eager to develop their leadership skills and contribute to our schools’ exciting journey of continued improvement.
• Can support the Executive Headteacher with leadership responsibilities across both schools 

This class-based role includes dedicated leadership release time, enabling you to influence practice across our school and in particular Key Stage 2, support staff development, and help shape a thriving, dynamic, and supportive learning environment.

What we offer:

• A warm, inclusive school community grounded in Christian values.
• Motivated, enthusiastic pupils who love to learn.
• A collaborative, supportive staff team committed to professional growth.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact across two vibrant school communities.
• Opportunities to develop and grow as a leader within a nurturing and aspirational environment.

The successful applicant will be someone who champions a school culture where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together towards shared goals, feel valued, and build relationships founded on kindness, trust, and mutual respect. 

Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

The successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust.

Please do not submit applications via the Indeed website, applications should be completed through MNT, we kindly note that CVs cannot be accepted.

Our School

You will find St Greg’s is a place of fun, laughter and of course learning.  We want all our children to achieve, to be the absolute best they can be. We set about this by recognising that each child is uniquely different – each possessing different skills and abilities.  

Nurturing these talents is our mission, together we achieve great things.  St Gregory's is a Small School with Big Ideas!  

Contact details

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Jill Farndale, Executive Headteacher on JFarndale@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk. We would love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust?

You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including; 

• Excellent pension scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing support & counselling
• Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
• Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
• Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
• Free annual flu jab
• Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
• Emergency salary advance scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing career and professional development
  

Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision. 

As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, please contact AskHR@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk

 What we Value in Our Team

At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to “be a certain type of person” to succeed here, what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application

You can join also our Talent Pool for each school by visiting the Pickwick Academy Trust Careers Page 

If you have used My New Term previously for a Pickwick Academy Trust vacancy, please remember to update it with your current workplace details, references and responsibilities;

·        External applicants should nominate their line manager; if they have previously worked in a school, this reference must come from the Headteacher.

• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in a different Pickwick School must nominate the Headteacher from the Pickwick Academy Trust school they are currently working in.
• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in their current school must nominate a senior leader who is not the Headteacher (e.g., Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or the Director of Education for the school)
• Internal applicants to central team roles must nominate a senior leader either from the central team or from the Trust school that they are currently working in. 

Safeguarding

Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As such, all applicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered “spent.” An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior and a requirement to the commencement of any employment. 

References will be requested at the shortlisting stage for all roles and may be used during the interview process. If any of your previous employments includes working with children, one referee must be from that role regardless of whether it is your current or most recent position. If you currently work in a Pickwick Academy School, please nominate your current Headteacher. All gaps in employment must be accounted for and explained in the relevant section of the application form. 

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 and our safer recruitment procedures, an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This search will involve reviewing publicly available information to help assess a candidate’s suitability to work with children. Further guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates, who may be asked to clarify aspects of their online presence.