Assistant Head

Shorefields; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Chelmsford is looking to hire an experienced leader for a permanent full-time position. The role involves significant responsibilities for school transformation and delivering outstanding outcomes for pupils. Applicants should demonstrate significant evidence of exceptional leadership in classroom settings. The position offers a variety of benefits including a well-being program, professional development opportunities, and access to state-of-the-art facilities. Interested candidates can apply online or visit the academy beforehand.

Benefits

Staff well-being programme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Long-service awards

State-of-the-art facilities

Paid 'My Day'

Excellent career development

Two-week October half-term break

Supportive central team

Subsidised holiday provision

Free access to fitness suite

GLC Staff Nursery

Qualifications

• Significant evidence in whole-school transformation leading to outstanding outcomes for pupils.
• Evidence of exceptional leadership as a classroom practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate final responsibilities based on the successful candidate's experience.
• Demonstrate outstanding outcomes for pupils.

Skills

Exceptional leadership

Classroom practitioner skills

Whole-school transformation experience

Job description

Position Start Date: 13/04/2026
Contract Type: Full‑time
Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 05/02/2026
Midday Date of Interviews: 9th February 2026

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time - Talk to us about flexible working

Start Date: April 2026

Closing Date: 5th February 2026 at Midday

Lansdowne Primary Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC], a partnership of one secondary and four primary schools in Tilbury and Chadwell, Thurrock, east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation and are the place of choice to work and learn. Across the five academies of the GLC, we pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity. We work tirelessly to ensure that individual characteristics – age, ethnicity, socio‑economic background, academic ability, disability, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation – are not discriminated against. We create environments of mutual respect where difference is celebrated and where individual differences do not act as a barrier to success.

Candidates must demonstrate significant evidence in whole‑school transformation leading directly to outstanding outcomes for pupils. They must evidence exceptional leadership and exemplary practice as a classroom practitioner. The final responsibilities for this role will be negotiated according to the successful candidate’s experience and ambitions.

Watch our video for an insight into our academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNTalGAxd8Q

You can read our latest Ofsted Report here: https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21

Benefits

• Staff well‑being programme including access to Westfield Health Insurance
• Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long‑service awards after 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities and access to high‑quality resources to support learning
• Paid “My Day” each year
• Excellent career development and training
• Two‑week October half‑term break
• Supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] that enables teachers to focus on teaching
• Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
• Free access to the Gateway Academy Fitness Suite
• GLC Staff Nursery – competitive rates and term‑time only

The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We warmly welcome applicants who wish to visit our school prior to applying. Please contact [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website and complete an online application form: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-GLC-0206

The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to the completion of pre‑employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.

In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance "KCSIE", the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited to:
– to identify issues which call into question the applicant’s suitability to work with children;
– to verify employment history. Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.

Contact Details

Kathryn Luckin
Lansdowne Primary Academy, Tilbury
Essex, RM18 7QB
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Head of School: Dan George NOR 690

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.