Assistant Headteacher - Early Years

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours per week: 32.5 Weeks per year: 52.143

Salary: £49,781 to £51,027  Leadership 1-2

Start Date: 1 September 2025

The First Federation Trust is seeking to appoint an Assistant Head of School with a passion for Early Years for Mary Dean’s CE Primary School & Nursery. The school is situated in the village of Tamerton Foliot and is surrounded by beautiful countryside and the Tamar estuary, as well as being close to the city of Plymouth.

The Assistant Head of School is a key member of the school’s leadership team, leads the Early Years unit, including our vibrant nursery, has a significant impact on teaching and learning and school improvement and benefits from collaboration between schools within the Trust.

About this Role:

• Do you have key strengths in Early Years and are ready for a Leadership role within a thriving 3-11 school?
• Are you passionate about learning and teaching and want every child to be taught in an excellent school?
• Are you a person who enjoys taking risks, embraces change, challenges the status quo, thinks creatively and believes in teamwork and collaboration?

We are seeking to appoint someone who wants to make a difference for children, hone and develop their leadership skills and work in a distributed leadership system. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high performing Multi Academy Trust.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension through Teachers Pension

To discuss this role further or to arrange a visit please contact Angela Jenkins, Director of Performance & Development on 07720 099176 or at angela.jenkins@firstfederation.org.uk.

Mary Dean's CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website Mary Dean's CE Primary School and Nursery - Safeguarding. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

Applicants made through recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please apply here: Vacancies | First Federation

Closing Date: Midday Wed 7th May 2025

Interview Date: Friday 23rd May 2025

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