Assistant Headteacher - Collaton St Mary C of E Primary School (Academies for Character and Excellence)
- Torbay, Devon
- Full Time
- Starting Grade L1 (Band L1 - L3)
Available from September 2026
The Academies for Character and Excellence believes in ‘Personal Growth for All’ and our shared outcomes are rooted in excellence, each of our twenty schools across Devon and Somerset, are committed to a strong ethos and culture. The schools in our Trust work together to ensure that we translate our vision of excellence into everyday practice.
Main Purpose of Assistant Headteacher
The Assistant Headteacher, under the direction of the headteacher, will take a major role in:
- Supporting the formulation of the vision, aims and objectives of the school
- Establishing excellent working practices for achieving these aims and objectives
- Managing staff and resources to that end
- Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the Trust’s aims and objectives
Teaching Commitment
For the Assistant Headteacher position, there will be a full-time teaching commitment, being supported for leadership release time in line with school needs and objectives.
For Collaton St Mary C of E Primary School we are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who:
- Will be committed to ensuring that all children achieve the highest possible outcome
- Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be
- Has a passion to ensure high expectations for all teaching and learning, whilst ensuring outstanding pupil progress which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
- Understands collaborative learning
- Can work in partnership with the head teacher, local governing body and the
wider community to ensure that our mission and ethos is translated into action.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post.
If you would like more information, or to visit the school, candidates are encouraged to contact the Headteacher Nicky Postlethwaite on 01803 556433.
Interested? An application pack is available to download from our website: www.acexcellence.co.uk/ace-trust-vacancies
All applications must be completed and emailed to recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk by Noon on Thursday 21st May 2026.
Interview Date: to be held Friday 22nd May 2026.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationTorbayDevon
- Work Postcode
TQ3 3YA
- Reference
AC6445
- Occupational GroupSchool LeadershipTeaching - Primary & Early Years
- Salary Details
Starting Grade L1 (Band L1 - L3)
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
- Closing Date
20/05/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes