Job description
Willowbank Primary Academy have an exciting opportunity to join our growing school as and play a key role in its continued development.
We are seeking an Assistant Headteacher with strong teaching experience, ideally in Key Stage 2, particularly Years 5 and 6, although candidates with expertise in other phases will also be considered.
The role will include leading on attendance, behaviour and culture, with the potential opportunity to also lead mathematics, depending on the successful candidate’s skills and experience.
As part of the First Federation Trust, you will also have opportunities to collaborate and network with colleagues across our family of schools, sharing expertise, learning from others and contributing to school improvement across the Trust.
We welcome applications from leaders who:
- Can demonstrate a proven track record of raising standards in teaching, learning, and student achievement.
- Possess strong strategic leadership skills and high expectations for themselves and others.
- Are outstanding communicators able to inspire, motivate, and hold colleagues to account constructively.
- Show a deep commitment to an inclusive environment and the holistic development of every child.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or appoint a suitable candidate before the published closing date. Early application is encouraged.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Willowbank Primary School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–11
- Pupils
- 247
- Avg teacher salary
- £45,006
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 23.8:1
- Academy trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1EZ
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- Salary
- £51,773 to £53,069
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 14 October 2026
- Closing date
- 11 November 2026
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