Assistant Headteacher Start Date: September 2026 Salary: Leadership Scale L3-L7 Contract: Full-time and Fixed term (until 31.8.27) with possibility of becoming permanent This is a rare and genuinely exciting opportunity to join a highly successful, joyful school with exceptional pupils, a committed staff team, and a strong sense of community. From September 2026, we are seeking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Headteacher to join Brookhurst Primary School at a pivotal stage in its journey. This role offers a significant leadership platform, whether you are an experienced senior leader ready to extend your impact, or a high-potential middle leader seeking your first step into senior leadership. As Assistant Headteacher, you will work in close partnership with the Headteacher to provide strategic leadership that secures tangible, sustained improvements in teaching, learning and outcomes for all pupils. You will lead key areas of whole-school development, with responsibilities carefully aligned to your strengths and the school’s priorities, ensuring both immediate impact and long-term professional growth. You will join a highly motivated and value-driven team, united by a relentless commitment to excellence. Together, we are building a culture of high expectations, underpinned by evidence-informed practice, where staff are supported to refine their craft and pupils are enabled to thrive both academically and personally. At Brookhurst, we invest heavily in our people. You will benefit from high-quality professional development, bespoke leadership coaching, and the opportunity to shape whole-school strategy in a supportive yet ambitious environment. Brookhurst Primary School is a flourishing two-form entry school in the heart of Royal Leamington Spa, serving a warm, engaged and aspirational community. We are proudly inclusive, with a clear moral purpose: to provide an exceptional education for every child. Our vision extends beyond academic success; we are equally committed to developing character, values and life skills, ensuring our pupils leave us as confident, capable and principled individuals. Since joining in September 2025, the Headteacher has built on the school’s strong foundations, driving a clear focus on research-informed practice, consistency, and the highest standards in all areas. The next phase of our journey is ambitious, and we are looking for a leader who is ready to play a central role in shaping it. If you are driven, principled, and ready to make a meaningful difference at scale, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. A visit to the school and conversation with the headteacher is highly recommended prior to completing the application. To arrange this, please contact Nikki Ross (School Business Manager): rossn@brookhurstprimary.com The 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 post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure and an online search will also be conducted as part of our pre-employment checks. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.