Assistant Headteacher; teaching responsibilities

day as new. Seymour Primary is a school that puts learning at the centre of all we do. To find out more visit our website  https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• Able to inspire others to follow through strong communication skills, good influencing skills and clear thinking
• An excellent classroom practitioner with a real interest in pedagogy, with the energy and charisma to lead and motivate others
• Able to develop positive relationships with both children and staff
• Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Able to think analytically and creatively
• Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
• Committed to the safeguarding and well‑being of all pupils, Disability Confident

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About Seymour Primary School At Seymour Primary School there is one driver for all we do here:
The Children. We put the children first in all our decisions and actions. Every child has the right to achieve more than they or their parents imagined. Every child has the right to start each, The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi‑Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family.

Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

We are seeking an inspiring and highly effective Assistant Headteacher to join our diverse and inclusive school, part of a forward‑thinking multi‑academy trust. Our school is proud of its exceptional Ofsted judgement and strong outcomes, with inclusion and high expectations at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of Curiosity, Compassion and Courage, this role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the strategic leadership of the school while leading the personal development of pupils across the school.

You will work in close partnership with the senior leadership team to promote pupils' wellbeing, character development, behaviour, attitudes, and enrichment opportunities that enable every child to flourish. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will also be an excellent classroom practitioner, modelling high‑quality teaching and learning and securing strong outcomes for your class. We offer a supportive and ambitious working environment, excellent professional development opportunities, and the benefits of London fringe weighting.

Ideally located with easy access to the city, seaside and countryside, this is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring or experienced school leader ready to make a lasting difference to the children at Seymour Primary School.

Guided by our values of Curiosity, Compassion and Courage, this role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the strategic leadership of the school while leading the personal development of pupils across the school. This vacancy will close at midday on 09.03.2026. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will also be an excellent classroom practitioner, modelling high‑quality teaching and learning and securing strong outcomes…