Assistant Headteacher
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate to high value due to the opportunity for professional growth in a nurturing environment with a competitive salary.
- Compelling salary in expectation with professional growth
- Supportive leadership team and school environment
- Opportunities for collaboration and community engagement
Pros
- Strong focus on CPD and leadership opportunities
- Positive school culture with supportive team dynamics
- Flexible start date for candidates
Cons
- Requires experience in primary education
- Potential pressure from fast-paced school environment
- Less focus on innovation compared to larger institutions
Who it's for
Mid-level Leadership • On-site within the primary educational context
Good fit
- Passionate educators with leadership experience
- Innovative primary school teachers
- Individuals looking to make a positive impact in student achievements
Not recommended for
- New teachers without leadership roles
- Candidates seeking traditional non-leadership teaching posts
- Those who prefer isolated working conditions
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to join the leadership team at our developing and happy school. After the successful appointment of our new Headteacher, the Governors are seeking to appoint for Easter 2025, an experienced, highly motivated and innovative leader to add capacity and energy to our leadership team. In return, Marlfields can offer a range of CPD and development opportunities as part of our membership of the Children First Learning Partnership Trust.
We are looking for an Assistant Head who:
- Is an outstanding teacher who leads by example with experience across the primary phase
- Is a forward thinking practitioner with a key interest in innovation and research to drive teaching and learning forward for all pupils including SEND.
- Have proven skill to monitor, evaluate and report on standards of attainment, teaching and learning and data analysis
- Has an ambitious drive and high expectations of achievement for all pupils and has the motivation, organisation with the inter-personal skills to inspire this in others
- Has the ability to manage change and shape future school improvement
- is committed to working collaboratively with staff, parents/carers, governors and the local community.
Our children and parents are looking for an Assistant Headteacher who:
- Loves children and will encourage their passion for learning
- Be enthusiastic, creative and innovative
- Will understand their needs and develop their individual talents
- Will be a visible, friendly and supportive presence around the school
- Builds good relationships with parents, carers and their families
