Assistant Headteacher

Job Title: Assistant Headteacher

St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School, part of Grace Schools

At St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School we are committed to creating the foundations to build successful futures. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Headteacher to join our supportive team and play a key role in ensuring high quality teaching and learning for all pupils across the school.

Find out more about our school by visiting: https://spe.graceschools.org.uk

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and model exemplary teaching within the academy's knowledge-rich curriculum, serving as an outstanding role model for the entire school community

• Oversee and drive pupil progress and achievements across assigned areas, supporting staff to adapt practice and maximize outcomes for all children

• Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to colleagues, parents, and external agencies in line with our Grace Schools Principles of Education

• Lead and implement teaching and learning initiatives to continuously raise standards and improve children's life chances through education

• Maintain the highest expectations for achievement, safeguarding, and professional conduct while actively contributing to school life beyond the classroom

Pay, Hours and Contract:

• Leadership Scale (L1 )
• 100% per week
• Permanent

Qualifications and skills:

• Relevant degree or equivalent
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience of working as an Assistant Headteacher/class teacher in a primary school setting
• Alignment to the Grace Schools Principles of Education
• Knowledge of strategies to support learning, progress, and standards across the curriculum including evidence of impact on progress
• Principles and practices of high-quality teaching and learning
• Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, parents/carers and members of the community
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

About Grace Schools

It is an exciting time to join us as we move into the next era of the Trust as The Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust (DEMAT) becomes Grace Schools.

Grace Schools represents our commitment to the founding principles established by the Diocese of Ely and the unique position we have supporting church schools.

We are a large multi-academy trust which consists of 38 primary academies and approximately 7,000 pupils. Grace Schools exists to create the foundations to build successful futures. Our pupils deserve educational excellence, and we are committed to delivering that entitlement to ensure all our students secure the knowledge, confidence, and expertise to succeed in their later lives.

We recognise the importance of continually improving the quality of education across our schools. As a result, we invest in developing our curriculum, teaching, and wider provision to ensure these improvements are realised and sustained. Our schools give children the chance to learn, know and lead in a happy and inclusive environment. Most importantly, we provide them with a firm foundation for the future and the opportunity to succeed.

We are especially proud of the recognition given to the Trust when we were awarded MAT of the Year at the 2024 National Schools Awards. This award is testament to the hard work and dedication of our whole staff team and the high-quality provision they offer to all the children who attend our schools.

Please visit our website to find out more: www.graceschools.org.uk

Benefits

Professional Development & Career Growth

• Exceptional CPD opportunities, including subject leadership development, professional networks and buddying opportunities
• Career progression opportunities within the school and across the wider family of Grace Schools

Health & Wellbeing

• A supportive working environment within a Trust that understands the importance of employee health and wellbeing
• 24/7 Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice
• GP 24/7 service and access to an online health and wellbeing hub
• Annual flu vaccinations

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• Generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to eyecare vouchers

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

• A welcoming and supportive workplace culture
• Inclusive policies and practices that aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment

How to apply

Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application. All applications must be completed in full on My New Term.

Closing Date: Wednesday 23 September 2026 at Midnight

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a suitable number of internal or external applications

Interview date: Week commencing w/b Monday 28 September

Grace Schools is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.