Assistant Headteacher: Primary Phase
Employer: Holymead Primary School
Location: Brislington, Bristol
Contract: Full time and permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday
Start Date: January 2027
Closing Date: Monday 5th October 2026
Pay Scale: L11 – L15
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Deputy Headteacher (Secondment Opportunity)
Three Form Entry, Split Site Primary School – England
Deputy Headteacher Vacancy
We are seeking an experienced senior leader with a strong track record in leading school improvement initiatives to join our vibrant, three form entry, split site primary school as our new Deputy Headteacher. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and experienced leader to make a significant impact on teaching, learning, and the wider life of the school.
The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, an excellent communicator, and a highly skilled practitioner with a proven track record of improving outcomes for pupils. They will work closely with the Headteacher, Assistant Headteachers, governors and wider staff teams to ensure high standards across all aspects of school life.
Key Areas of Responsibility
• Assessment Leadership — Lead and oversee assessment across KS1 and KS2, ensuring robust systems that drive pupil progress and inform high quality teaching.
• Primary Curriculum Development — Work with subject leaders to evaluate, adapt, and shape our curriculum to ensure it is ambitious, coherent, progressive and meets the needs of all learners.
• Pedagogy and Teaching & Learning — Drive improvements in classroom practice and support staff in developing evidence informed pedagogy.
• Operational Leadership — Support Assistant Headteachers in their operational responsibilities and overseeing the daily organisation of a busy split site school.
• Behaviour and Pastoral Leadership — Work alongside Assistant Headteachers to maintain high standards of behaviour, wellbeing, and pastoral care across the school.
• Pupil Achievement — Ensure all pupils make strong progress and achieve well, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups.
• Staff Development — Lead professional development, coaching, and performance management to build a highly skilled and motivated workforce.
• Safeguarding — Act as a key safeguarding leader (Deputy DSL), ensuring statutory responsibilities are met and pupils are safe.
• Health and Safety — Support the Headteacher in maintaining a safe, compliant learning environment across both sites.
• Wider School Life — Contribute to enrichment, community engagement, and the broader educational experience of pupils.
• Wellbeing – Lead on staff wellbeing.
• Deputising for the Headteacher — Take full responsibility for the school in the Headteacher’s absence.
What We’re Looking For
• A passionate leader with a deep understanding of primary education
• Proven experience in raising standards and leading teams
• Strong organisational skills suited to a split site environment
• A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing
• The ability to inspire, challenge, and support colleagues
• A reflective practitioner who embraces professional growth
What We Offer
• A supportive and collaborative senior leadership team
• Opportunities to shape whole school strategy and practice
• A diverse, enthusiastic pupil community
• Professional development tailored to leadership growth
• A chance to make a measurable difference during a key period of school development
The successful candidate will work across both school sites, supporting pupils and colleagues in EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
To find out more about our school, you can visit the school website.
To arrange a visit to our school please email the school using the following email subject title: Deputy Headteacher Role - Enquiry
Closing date for applications: Monday 5th October 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by: Friday 9th October2026
Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 13th October 2026
Completed applications should be sent to the school office email.