Job Introduction
Assistant Head Teacher Introduction – St. Matthew’s CE Primary
Start Date: September 2026
We are looking for an exceptional Assistant Head to join our friendly and supportive leadership team. You will be an inspirational teacher (ideally end of a key stage expert) and will lead and drive the English Curriculum forward, supporting staff development and ensuring high standards are evident across the curriculum.
We are a Christian school where our values of Friendship, Respect, Achievement and Faith guide everything that we do. We are proud of our nurturing ethos and our absolute dedication to providing the best support for each individual child within our vibrant school community. We are a warm and friendly primary school supported well by a team of committed Governors and enthusiastic PTFA. St. Matthew’s Church is only a short walk away which we visit regularly and have weekly collective worships lead by our lovely vicar in school. We are fortunate to be surrounded by beautiful woodlands which we use for Forest School sessions and outdoor learning.
This role is a fantastic opportunity to work in partnership with the Head teacher and SEN Assistant Head teacher to influence our culture, ethos, and child experience- ensuring every child thrives in a positive, inclusive, and high-achieving environment. We need a leader who truly understands our school - someone who can inspire, motivate, and drive lasting change.
If you have the vision, passion, and leadership to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Key responsibilities:
Teaching and learning
Foster a culture of continuous, personal, improvement in teaching practices, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning across the school
Staff development
Provide professional development opportunities and support for teachers to enhance their pedagogical knowledge. Support ECT’s and other less experienced staff.
Curriculum development
Contribute towards designing, implementing and evaluating a broad and balanced and inclusive curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils.
Leadership
Support the head teacher and another senior leader to drive the school's vision and school improvement goals. Motivate and inspire children, staff and parents with a strong sense of teamwork and lead by example, influencing decision-making and shaping policies.
We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner and leader who:
- Is committed to an inclusive, child-centred curriculum that develops the whole child
- Is aspirational, with an uncompromising commitment to improving educational outcomes for all children
- Encourages and support the development of others
- Maintains a positive and optimistic attitude
- Develops trusting relationships and demonstrates integrity and confidentiality
- Has passion for teaching and learning
- Has energy, commitment, presence and resilience required for excellent school leadership
- Has excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences
- Is able to monitor the effectiveness of teaching and learning
In return, we will offer you:
- the chance to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils
- children who are polite, happy and confident in their learning hardworking and supportive colleagues
- a school focus on wellbeing
- friendly and welcoming team
This is a predominantly class based position with leadership time.
Whether you are seeking your first Assistant Head Teacher post or are an experienced school leader looking for the next challenge in your career, if you are committed to championing excellence for all and looking for an opportunity to support with leading an exceptional school, we want to hear from you.
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and recommended.
To arrange a visit and to request an application pack please contact the school office on 01420 472844 or at adminoffice@st-matthews.hants.sch.uk
Closing date Monday 27 April 2026
Shortlisting will take place on the Tuesday 28 April 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 5 May 2026
Job start date: 1 September 2026
Safer Recruitment
We 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 Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
