Sodbury Vale Federation is looking for a dynamic, committed and versatile practitioner as an Assistant Headteacher at Horton Church of England VA Primary School with teaching responsibilities for a mixed aged infant class consisting of EYFS, year 1 and year 2 children (mixed class).

This role would be suitable for a candidate who would like to gain experience in school leadership working alongside the Federation leadership team.

The successful candidate will:

• Be driven and ambitious

• Be an excellent primary practitioner with experience of teaching KS1 and EYFS classes

• Have high expectations of all children

• Support the Christian ethos of the school

• Be an energetic and enthusiastic member of the school team

• Be able to work well with the other members of our small, happy and effective staff

• Enter fully into the life of the school

• Be well organised and flexible and have children’s safety and well-being at the heart of their practice.

Horton CE VA Primary School is a small, friendly school with a family atmosphere where staff take on many responsibilities. We are committed to caring and supporting staff and giving them every opportunity for career development.

We offer the successful candidate:

• The opportunity to work in a vibrant, forward-looking school with a highly motivated staff team who are encouraged to take up the challenge of new ideas and research.

• Supportive parents, governors and enthusiastic, well behaved motivated pupils.

• A happy school with a very pleasant working environment.

If you are interested in this post please contact Mr Dean Hudd, Executive Headteacher to discuss this post further or to arrange a visit to the school and meet our school community. Visits and conversations are warmly encouraged.

Interviews: W/C 9th February 2026 – likely Thursday 12th February 2026