Assistant Headteacher

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Assistant Headteacher

Employer
Maybury Primary School
Location
Woking, Surrey
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time
Salary
L1-6
Start Date
1st September 2026
Expires
23rd January 2026 11:59 AM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1526380
Job Reference
AHT2026
Start Date
1st September 2026
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1526380

Maybury Primary School is a warm and vibrant one-form entry school, we are an inclusive and diverse community school located in the heart of Woking. We are proud of our nurturing ethos, our strong community partnerships, and our commitment to providing exceptional learning opportunities for every child. As part of the Engage, Enrich, Excel Academy Trust (EEEA Trust), we benefit from strong collaboration while maintaining our distinctive Maybury identity.

We have an experienced and highly committed Senior Leadership Team, dedicated to ensuring children succeed. Staff development, support and wellbeing are at the heart of our school culture. This year, for the second year running, Maybury Primary School has received national recognition by winning the Regional Listening and Acting Award for staff feedback, which is an incredible achievement that places us among the top 10 performing schools in the region for this category. We are incredibly proud of this, and it reflects our strong commitment to valuing and supporting our staff.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to join our senior leadership team as Assistant Headteacher. This is a non-teaching role offered on a part-time basis (4 days per week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday). The position has become available following the retirement of our long-standing Assistant Headteacher, who has played a pivotal role in the development of our school.

We are looking for an individual with a proven track record of driving school improvement, supporting staff development, and ensuring the highest standards of pastoral and academic provision. As the school’s SENDCO and lead for inclusion and safeguarding, the successful candidate will have extensive experience and play a crucial role in ensuring that our policies, culture, and daily practice meet the needs of all children, especially the most vulnerable. Above all, we are seeking someone who champions every child, placing their wellbeing, safety, learning, development, and success at the heart of every decision.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and skilled leader to shape the next phase of our school’s journey and make a meaningful difference to the lives of all our children.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Will play an active part pf the SLT and contribute to setting strategic direction of the school
  • Establish and implement an ambitious vision and ethos for the future of the school In partnership with the headteacher and governors
  • Has extensive knowledge and experience of the role of the SENDCo, ensuring that relevent policies are updated and implemented across the school
  • Will undertake the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead including all roles and responsibilities outlined in the DSL job description
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to promote positive relationships with staff, professionals and our school community alike
  • Be an excellent role model for children and staff and assist in embedding a values ethos throughout the school
  • Wants to make a difference to our children and families, and go above and beyond
  • Will have a visible presence within our school community

We can offer you:

  • The opportunity to develop the role and your own career, building on strong foundations already in place
  • Support from an experienced and committed senior leadership team, who prioritise staff wellbeing and professional growth
  • A school recognised nationally for its commitment to wellbeing including listening to and acting on staff feedback, valuing staff voice
  • Support from the central trust team and networking opportunities across the EEEA Trust
  • Tailored, high-quality CPD
  • A caring and forward-thinking leadership team with children’s best interests at heart
  • Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme (including legal and financial services and wellbeing support)
  • An exciting, varied role working at the heart of a thriving school community
  • A real opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children and families

If you require any further information, or would like to visit the school, please contact the school office.

Maybury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check.

Closing Date: Friday 23rd January 2026 

Interview Date: Monday 2nd February 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy and interview candidates before the closing date for the right candidate, therefore we encourage early applications.

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Safeguarding Statement:

Maybury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures.  All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. The online search is not part of the shortlisting process, and candidates will have the chance to address any issues of concern in the interview.
Maybury Primary School

Maybury Primary School