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Assistant Head
Willowbank Primary School, Cullompton, South West
£51,773 to £53,069
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About the job
Willowbank Primary Academy have an exciting opportunity to join our growing school as and play a key role in its continued development.
We are seeking an Assistant Headteacher with strong teaching experience, ideally in Key Stage 2, particularly Years 5 and 6, although candidates with expertise in other phases will also be considered.
The role will include leading on attendance, behaviour and culture, with the potential opportunity to also lead mathematics, depending on the successful candidate’s skills and experience.
As part of the First Federation Trust, you will also have opportunities to collaborate and network with colleagues across our family of schools, sharing expertise, learning from others and contributing to school improvement across the Trust.
We welcome applications from leaders who:
- Can demonstrate a proven track record of raising standards in teaching, learning, and student achievement.
- Possess strong strategic leadership skills and high expectations for themselves and others.
- Are outstanding communicators able to inspire, motivate, and hold colleagues to account constructively.
- Show a deep commitment to an inclusive environment and the holistic development of every child.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or appoint a suitable candidate before the published closing date. Early application is encouraged.
About Willowbank Primary School
- Type of school
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 241 (room for 416)
- Free school meals
- 21.2% of pupils
- Local authority
- Devon
- Address
- Manitoba Gardens, Cullompton, EX15 1EZ
Last inspected by Ofsted on 17 January 2023, before report cards were introduced. Read the report
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