Job Introduction
We are excited to be able to appoint an Assistant Head Teacher to our inclusive team, to start in September 2026.
Elvetham Heath Primary School is a vibrant, happy and welcoming community; there are dedicated staff and curious children; and, we are a Character Education School. This is the golden thread that runs through everything we do. We are proud of our school which has always been a popular choice, having been rated Outstanding in March 2010, and retaining this rating again in January 2023.
The Assistant Headteacher for Teaching and Learning is a member of the school’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), responsible for leading, shaping and sustaining high standards of teaching and learning across Elvetham Heath Primary School.
Working closely with the Headteacher, the Deputy Headteacher and other members of SLT, the role holder will model exemplary classroom practice, drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning and assessment, and ensure that all pupils make strong progress from their starting points. The post holder will play a central role in the delivery of the school’s ambitious Strategic Plan through the promotion of high expectations, reflective practice and evidence‑informed pedagogy.
The post holder will:
- Lead and champion outstanding teaching and learning across the school, modelling best practice and inspiring others to improve.
- Take strategic responsibility for curriculum, pedagogy and some areas of assessment.
- Drive improvements in pupil outcomes through effective staff development, coaching and mentoring.
- Contribute fully to whole‑school leadership, self‑evaluation and accountability.
- Support the Headteacher’s overall leadership, development and management of teaching and learning for all pupils.
- Work in partnership with the Assistant Headteacher, Inclusion and Diversity to ensure the delivery of an inclusive ethos across curriculum.
- Support, develop, and lead relevant teams to secure high-quality teaching, effective use of resources, and improved standards of learning and achievement for all pupils.
- Work collaboratively within SLT to promote character education, and a culture of high expectations and mutual respect.
- Have the knowledge, skills, and authority to carry out the role effectively, including making rigorous and fair judgements on progress towards meeting priorities as detailed in the School’s Strategic Plan.
- Support the headteacher’s overall leadership, development and management of the learning and teaching of all pupils.
Take a leading role in the monitoring and evaluation of standards across the whole school and be a leading professional actively promoting effective teaching and learning practices across the school.
Please read the attached Job Description for a more detailed overview of the role and the required criteria.
Application Procedure
- Candidates should send their completed applications, to arrive no later than 12pm on Monday 11 May to Zoe Ellisdon in the school office at Elvetham Heath Primary School; hr@ehps.hants.sch.uk.
- If we receive a sufficient number of applications we may proceed with interviews prior to the closing date.
Tours of the school are welcomed – for further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Zoe Ellisdon in the school office; hr@ehps.hants.sch.uk or on 01252622205.
We look forward to welcoming you to our school.
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.
