Gnosall St Lawrence CE Primary Academy
part of
St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust
ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER (REF: SBMAT291)
Full time, Permanent, Leadership Scale L1-5
REQUIRED SEPTEMBER 2025
Are you an inspiring and experienced educator ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?
Gnosall St Lawrence CE Primary Academy is a welcoming and inclusive 1.5 form entry Church of England primary school committed to providing a high-quality education rooted in Christian values. We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Assistant Headteacher to join our leadership team and help shape the future of our vibrant school community.
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader who will play a pivotal role in raising standards and driving school improvement. As Assistant Headteacher, you will:
* Lead on the development and strategic oversight of the core curriculum (English, Maths, Science).
* Drive innovation and excellence in the wider curriculum, ensuring it is broad, balanced and inspiring for all learners.
* Support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in shaping the school’s vision and ethos.
* Play a key role in teaching and learning, modelling outstanding classroom practice and mentoring colleagues.
* Contribute to school-wide monitoring, evaluation and assessment practices.
* Be an outstanding classroom practitioner in your own class.
We are looking for someone who:
* Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven record of raising standards.
* Has experience in leading one or more core subjects and developing curriculum initiatives.
* Demonstrates a commitment to inclusive, values-based education in a Church school context.
* Is an excellent communicator and team player with strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
* Has the vision, energy and drive to inspire both staff and pupils.
We offer:
* A supportive and collaborative staff team, Governing Board and Multi-Academy Trust.
* Engaged and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
* Opportunities for continued professional development and leadership growth.
* A school grounded in Christian values where every child is nurtured and encouraged to thrive.
For further information, to discuss the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01785 822391 or email stlawrenceoffie@stbartsmat.co.uk.
Closing date for applications: Friday 2nd May, at 9:00 am.
To apply, please send your completed application form and recruitment monitoring form to jobs@stbartsmat.co.uk including job reference SBMAT291 in the subject line of your email.
St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS, Prohibition List, Barred List, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable professional references.
It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. For further information, please refer to the Trust's policy on ex-offenders.
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