Job Introduction
We are seeking a committed and experienced leader to join our established but welcoming leadership team as Assistant Headteacher (Raising Standards Leader), working across King’s Academy Gomer and King’s Academy Rowner.
This exciting vacancy has arisen following the promotion of our current Assistant Headteacher / Raising Standards Leader to a senior leadership role in another school, which is a reflection of the strength, ambition, and professional growth that KGA encourages across its staff.
This is an opportunity for a dynamic, forward-thinking leader who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities and success on a global stage.
About the Role
As Assistant Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in driving excellence across our two junior schools, focusing on raising standards in teaching, learning, and pupil outcomes. You will work closely with senior leaders to shape and deliver our shared vision, ensuring that every learner is inspired, challenged, and supported to achieve their full potential.
You will lead key areas of school improvement, championing a culture of high expectations, research-informed practice, and shared accountability. Working across both academies offers the opportunity to influence practice, build capacity in others, and experience leadership in two vibrant, community-focused schools.
About You
You will be an established or aspiring senior leader who:
- Has a proven track record of raising standards and improving outcomes.
- Demonstrates a deep understanding of curriculum, assessment, and pedagogy.
- Leads with integrity, humility, and determination, embodying our values of Honesty, Faith and Courage.
- Is committed to inclusive, child-centred leadership and to ensuring that all pupils, including those with SEND, thrive.
- Is collaborative, reflective, and energised by working as part of a strong, supportive team.
- Can balance strategic leadership with a hands-on commitment to teaching and learning.
What We Offer
At KGA, we value professional growth, innovation, and collaboration. The successful candidate will benefit from:
- Working across two highly regarded junior academies with ambitious, caring cultures.
- A Trust-wide commitment to leadership development and staff wellbeing.
- Coaching, mentoring and opportunities to lead initiatives.
- The chance to be part of a network of leaders across a trust of 15 schools, shaping the future of primary education.
View the role profile HERE
Contract: Permanent, full time
Salary: Leadership range: L4 – L8 (£55,747 to £61,534)
Closing Date: 19 January 2026
Interviews to be held: 2 and 3 February 2026
We warmly welcome informal conversations and visits prior to application. Please contact us (01329 280299) to arrange a discussion with a member of the leadership team at either King’s Academy Gomer or King’s Academy Rowner.
Safer Recruitment
King’s Group Academies is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all of our staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. Our recruitment has safeguarding at the heart of the process. We reserve the right to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence obligations on shortlisted candidates and candidates will be provided the opportunity to address any issues of concerns that may come up during the search at interview.
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