Overview
Assistant Headteacher- with DSL responsibilities
The position is advertised as full time; however for the right candidate we would consider 0.8 of a full-time contract.
Leadership Salary Scale Points 1-4, £51,773 - £55,747 (5 days) £41,418 - £44,597 (4 days)
Job Start Date: January 2026
About Franche Community Primary School
Franche Community Primary School is a large, successful, happy and caring school committed to providing the highest quality standards of educational opportunities for every one of its pupils. Franche Community Primary School & TOTS@Franche is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Role and Responsibilities
* Seek to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Safeguarding and Child Protection (DSL).
* Take a lead role within the well-being team to ensure that children are safe and to further improve standards of attendance and outcomes for all.
* Work with a DSL/DDSL or within a safeguarding team; forge strong relationships with children and their families.
* Contribute to strategic school leadership and drive school improvement; promote a positive, inclusive learning environment.
* Be a strong classroom practitioner with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to motivate and support colleagues.
* Work in partnership with governors, parents and other stakeholders to promote the school's aims and outcomes.
* Personalise Early Help support for families to ensure all children make good progress.
* Work across the Primary phase with knowledge of statutory safeguarding guidance.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience of strategic school leadership.
* Experience of working as a DSL/DDSL or within a Safeguarding team.
* Knowledge of statutory safeguarding guidance and commitment to safeguarding best practices.
* Experience across the Primary phase.
How to apply and other information
* Visits to the school are actively encouraged. Please call the school office to arrange a time.
* Appointments are made subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced disclosure.
* Please state subject areas and strengths on a Worcestershire Teaching Application Form and submit to Mrs E Dixon, Franche Primary School, Chestnut Grove, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5QB or via email to recruitment@francheprimary.worcs.sch.uk
* Vacancy Closing Date: 15.10.2025 9am
* Interviews: Thursday 23rd October
* Job Start Date: January 2026
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