About Us
Whytemead Primary School is a 1-form entry Primary School with a fantastic, friendly and supportive staff team. We have high expectations and a school-wide commitment to improve children’s learning, with enjoyment being key to all we do. As part of Schoolsworks Academy Trust we see staff professional development as a high priority.
Job Details
Ref: 400156
Required: September 2026
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 1 FTE
Salary: Leadership 1 - 5, £51,773 - £57,137 p.a.
Closing date: 9am on Friday 15th May 2026
Interview date: Thursday 21st May 2026
Role Overview
As Assistant Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in our school's leadership, taking responsibility for ensuring every child flourishes academically, socially and emotionally under our care and guidance. You will help shape the future direction of our school while maintaining a strong connection to classroom practice through your teaching commitment.
In return, we commit to investing in your professional growth and career development, offering a comprehensive range of development opportunities, including opportunities to work with experienced senior leaders, access to high-quality CPD, mentoring and coaching support, and a supportive and collaborative leadership team culture.
What You Need to Succeed
We are seeking an ambitious and highly effective teacher ready to develop in their career as Assistant Headteacher at Whytemead. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of delivering high-quality teaching and learning, as well as demonstrating the ability to improve standards beyond their own classroom. You will have the ability to inspire, coach and develop others by sharing best practice, modelling excellent pedagogy, and demonstrating the key characteristics of excellent teaching. You will possess a strong understanding of behaviour management strategies and a commitment to creating a positive, inclusive learning environment where all children can thrive. You may have experience of middle leadership, but this is not essential.
* Engage and motivate children to do their best.
* Be emotionally intelligent and a positive, enthusiastic & supportive colleague.
* Strive to attain high standards and have a desire to improve their practice.
* Provide an excellent learning environment that promotes high expectations.
* Work successfully with parents and the community.
* Have a passion and desire to want the very best for all children, whilst having a belief that every child can succeed.
We can offer you:
* A supportive environment where staff and children learn alongside each other.
* Friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning in a happy and secure environment.
* An excellent staff team, who work highly effectively with each other whilst having high aspirations and standards.
* A supportive academy trust which provides excellent professional support and development opportunities across a range of local schools.
Further Information
Whytemead Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. This post is subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references, qualifications, health, enhanced DBS checks. Whytemead Primary School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the Trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its staff.
Whytemead Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
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