Assistant Headteacher - Westcliff Primary Academy (First Federation Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- Leadership 1 - 2: £49,781 - £51,027
About this role
The First Federation Trust a Multi Academy Trust of 29 primary schools across Devon and West Dorset is seeking to appoint, from September 2025, a full time, permanent Assistant Head with a teaching responsibility and work as part of the leadership team at Westcliff Primary Academy.
We will be excited to hear from leaders with strengths in curriculum, assessment and those who have a proven track record of raising standards. We are a vibrant coastal community primary school, with approximately 340 pupils on roll, that is on a journey of improvement. We are looking for applicants who are ready to forge a pathway to prove their impact and join us in making the best futures for all our children.
The school offers a warm and supportive team environment, with collaborative learning opportunities, CPD, team working and an innovative, ambitious and supportive leadership team. The school caters for pupils from 4-11and is situated in the seaside town of Dawlish of the south coast of Devon, within easy access of the M5, A38 and A380.
As an Assistant Head you will focus on key aspect of school improvement; supported by an experienced School and Trust Leadership Team. This is a teaching role with weekly leadership release time. This is a full-time role and not suitable for ECTs.
We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who:
- Is committed to raising standards, ensuring that all children achieve the highest possible outcomes and has a relentless pursuit of the best for all children.
- Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be academically, socially, emotionally and ready to be the citizens in our communities.
- Has secure curriculum knowledge; ideally across all key stages.
- Has a dedication towards a child-centred approach, with creative ideas for learning opportunities.
We can offer the candidate:
- Great team working; within class, unit, key stage and school wide,
- An exciting and innovative Trust that will inspire and allow you to reach your full potential,
- Collaborative support and ongoing professional development within our Multi Academy Trust,
- Opportunities for future career development within our own school and across the schools within our Trust.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Contributory pension through the Teachers Pensions Scheme.
We offer you a supportive environment within a friendly team, with the added advantage of working closely with other schools within the Federation. All staff have access to a wide range of high-quality courses and professional development. As a member of staff in the Trust you will have access to continual professional development and leadership opportunities.
Visits to the school are recommended - please contact the school to book a visit on 01626 862444 or admin@westcliff.org.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website Safeguarding | Westcliff Primary Academy. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
Applicants made through recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
How to Apply
www.firstfederation.org/vacancies
Closing date for applications: 30 April 2025 at Midday.
Interview Date: Week commencing 5 May 2025.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationTeignbridgeDevon
- Work Postcode
EX7 9RA
- Reference
AC5035
- Occupational GroupSchool LeadershipTeaching - Primary & Early Years
- Salary Details
Leadership 1 - 2: £49,781 - £51,027
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
32.5 hours per week, 52.143 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
29/04/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes