Assistant Headteacher & Early Years Foundation Stage & Key Stage 1

North East Ambition; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in England is seeking an experienced Assistant Headteacher to lead and manage the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding teaching practices, support the Headteacher, and contribute significantly to raising pupil standards. The role includes regular teaching commitments and a strong focus on safeguarding children's welfare. Candidates should possess a Qualified Teacher Status and relevant experience in early years education. This position promises to be gratifying and impactful, contributing to high educational standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a teaching role, particularly in Early Years.
• Ability to lead and manage staff effectively.
• Experience with safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leadership and management of the school.
• Support the Headteacher in achieving school aims.
• Be a role model for teaching and learning.
• Contribute to raising pupil standards.
• Manage staff and their wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Coaching and mentoring

Safeguarding knowledge

Teaching skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience in Early Years Foundation Stage

Job description

Assistant Headteacher - Early Years Foundation Stage & Key Stage 1

Salary range: L7-11, £60,145 - £66,368, permanent post, to commence 1st September 2026

Ayresome Primary School is seeking to appoint an excellent Assistant Headteacher who can demonstrate outstanding practice with the ability to harness the skills and enthusiasm of all staff and pupils. This post will play a critical role in the life of the school and the wider Academy Trust via:

• Assisting in the leadership and management of the school – Undertaking the Team Leader role for the phases.
• Supporting the Headteacher and Deputy Headteachers in meeting the aims of the school.
• Being a role model for teaching and learning and acting as the Lead Practitioner for Teaching and Learning throughout the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 phases.
• Assisting the Deputy Headteacher with inclusion support, including behaviour support, mobility and attendance.
• Making a distinctive contribution to the raising of pupil standards, which will include coaching and mentoring colleagues to ensure practiceATTRIBUTE is better than good.
• Contributing effectively to the work of the wider school team.
• Taking advantage of CPD opportunities and using the outcomes effectively to improve pupils’ learning.
• Ensuring the continuation of the high standards of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children.
• Line managing employees.
• Undertaking staff and pupil wellbeing Maker.

This post will also undertake a regular teaching commitment, which is not class based.

This role presents a great opportunity to become an integral part of a team that has the drive and ambition to work alongside experienced colleagues to establish excellent standards in teaching and learning through an ambitious curriculum, thus resulting in higher levels of achievement for all.

Candidates are asked to demonstrate the skills and experience they will bring to this post and how they will meet the requirements of the Person Specification.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and candidates are welcome to visit us at a time of their convenience.

Please contact Charlotte Haylock, Headteacher on 01642 244961 or viaAsian [e-mail] to book a convenient time.

The closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 30th January 2026.

The selection process will be held on both Monday 9th February and Tuesday 10th February.

Ayresome Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring check.

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).

Application forms and further details are available via the Ad Astra website: https://adastraschools.org/careers.

Candidates must only apply using the application form provided; CVs will not be accepted.

Completed application forms should be emailed to [e-mail].