Assistant Headteacher KS1/KS2

The Village School is seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher.

If you are a truly inspirational, highly motivated, and forward-thinking leader, with the energy and passion to change lives then this could be an excellent opportunity for you. This post is a key role in supporting and growing The Village School as part of the Compass Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust.

The successful applicant will:

• Provide professional leadership and management for the school team and take responsibility for the overall well-being, and happiness of each learner in line with the school’s Vision, Ethos and Values.
• Be responsible for ensuring that every learner has access to and gains maximum benefit from the school’s curriculum, including excellent pastoral support and guidance. They will ensure the highest level of attainment for all learners across the school.
• Be accountable for the Key Stage Progress performance.

If you are interested in this internal vacancy, please complete the online application form, paying particular attention to the additional Information/personal statement section. Please share your relevant experience, skills, or knowledge that make you a suitable candidate for the job you are applying for. Keep it clear and to the point but be sure to cover everything that's mentioned in the job description and person specification. Remember, what you write here will help us decide if we should invite you for an interview. If you don't fill this out carefully, your application won't move forward to the next stage of the selection process. Please attach any relevant documents to support your application. You can provide CVs, but you will also need to complete each section of your application in full. Please note that if you are uploading a QTS certificate, we can only accept a scanned copy or a photograph of your original QTS (not a PDF) certificate. Unfortunately, we are unable to read or print a PDF version due to security permissions on the PDF copy.

If you require additional information about this internal vacancy, please contact Human Resources at (email address on the original advert)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS and all checks in relation to KCSIE September 2026 will be carried out.