Freshfield Nursery School
Mauldeth Road
Heaton Mersey
Stockport
SK4 3NB
Phone: 0161 442 6944
Assistant Headteacher
Hours of Post: 1.0 FTE
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Grade: Leadership L1 to L3 (depending on experience)
Start Date of Post: 1st January 2026
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The postholder will report directly to the Executive Headteacher who works over two schools; Tithe Barn Primary School and Freshfield Nursery School. From 2024 both Schools have had the opportunity to have informal links with the Headteacher and School Business Manager working across both sites.
The Governors of Freshfield Nursery School are seeking to appoint an inspiring Assistant Headteacher who has the ability to motivate, support and challenge all groups of learners through a creative curriculum.
At Freshfield, we encourage children to be highly independent and have a desire to be life-long learners.
We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher who has extensive knowledge and experience of working in Early Years to join us as soon as possible. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with Early Years’ and Leadership experience and who has the drive, inspiration and talent to support all groups of learners in the school. You will work closely with the rest of the Early Years’ team along with being a part of a stronger whole school team. We are seeking an individual who shares our vision and commitment to ensuring the very best for the children we teach.
Have you a flexible approach and a fresh perspective?
Are you always looking to improve and open to change?
Do you have good people skills and are a team player?
Have you the ability to demonstrate evidence of having strong leadership skills?
Are yourself motivated and a good communicator?
Are you approachable, can you listen and are appreciative and can implement ideas from your team of experienced HLTAs?
Have you the ability to model excellent EYFS practice & coaching skills to support CPD development of the staff team.
Can you remain calm under pressure?
Do you have the following skills?
Communication and Partnership Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and staff.
Adaptability and Creativity Flexibility to meet individual needs, including children with SEND, and the creativity to make learning meaningful and fun.
Teamwork and Leadership Confidence to work as part of a team, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive, professional culture.
Responsibilities:
Have teaching skills that lead to learners achieving well relative to their prior attainment and promote equal opportunities.
To work with the Executive Headteacher on the use of assessment and data
To act as the first port of call for advice and/or support on academic and pastoral matters within Early Years.
To oversee the support staff involvement and development within the early years’ team
To lead on assessment.
To contribute to and be part of the school’s leadership team
Essential:
A teaching qualification
Evidence of further professional development
Knowledge, skills, abilities and experience to be able to explain and demonstrate outstanding classroom practice
Ability to develop rapport with children, parents, and colleagues
Strong leadership qualities and skills
Ability to implement a high-quality, age appropriate curriculum to successfully engage children and foster physical, emotional, cognitive and social development
Effective organisational and planning skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner
Ability to exercise tact, discretion and confidentiality
We are looking for someone who:
Has wide experience of the Early Years curriculum and is an exceptional classroom practitioner and inspiring teacher
Has excellent knowledge and a sound understanding of the Early Years Framework
Is a hardworking and dedicated practitioner; able to motivate and inspire children
Is enthusiastic, resourceful and committed to ensuring the highest possible standards of achievement and personal development, supporting every child to flourish
Is willing to contribute to the life of the school and its community
Has a commitment to their own personal and professional development
Works effectively in partnership with all stakeholders
Is able to work cooperatively as part of a team
Possesses outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Has a good sense of humour
Has excellent time management and organisational skills
Is creative, imaginative and energetic
Is able to motivate others
Is able to work collaboratively to promote and safeguard the welfare of children within the school.
We can offer:
A supportive and welcoming staff team who have a willingness to share ideas, energy and a drive to continued improvement;
Children who are highly motivated and enthusiastic learners;
Opportunities for continued professional development.
If you feel you have all the necessary attributes, are highly motivated and dedicated to making a positive difference to children’s lives then we would love to hear from you.
Please return completed application forms to the Executive Headteacher, Katherine Muncaster, by email at Headteacher@freshfield.stockport.sch.uk
Potential candidates are more than welcome to arrange a convenient time to look around the nursery. Details of the interview process will be emailed to shortlisted candidates.
Closing Date: 17th October 2025
Interview Date: 22nd October 2025
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