Assistant Primary Headteacher – Inclusion, Safeguarding & Wellbeing

We are looking for an ambitious, inspiring and deeply relational Assistant Headteacher to join our school. Leading across Inclusion, Safeguarding, Thrive, attendance and OPAL, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our school's vision, driving standards and ensuring every child flourishes.

The right fit matters:
This is a non-class-based role designed to give you the dedicated time, trust and capacity needed to lead effectively. We are looking for an extraordinary leader with energy, drive and kindness. You might be:

• An experienced Headteacher seeking a better balance—stepping away from the overarching administrative pressures of headship to focus on what you love most: shaping provision, driving inclusion and making a lasting impact on children's lives. (Must be available to start in January at the latest)

• A brilliant, talented SENCO eager for dedicated, non-class-based capacity—someone who knows the role is demanding, but wants the time, trust and strategic platform to deliver outstanding inclusion without having to juggle a class alongside it.

• An experienced Assistant Headteacher or middle leader looking for a fresh, inspiring step into a values-driven school.

For us, talent, commitment, authenticity and alignment with our values matter most. You will need a 'roll your sleeves up' attitude—ready to get stuck in, embrace outdoor play, get muddy alongside staff and children, and bring warmth and a smile to work every day.

A joyful, inclusive culture:
Our school is a joyful place to work where everyone is valued, included and supported. We are proud of our open, welcoming culture—there are no closed circles here, just a team that works together with kindness and mutual respect. As a senior leader, you will be key to nurturing this whole-team ethos, leading with empathy and supporting colleagues to be the best they can be.

Our values:
We are a school that truly lives its values. With our children, we focus on three key principles every day: be kind, challenge yourself, and don’t give up. For our staff, we go further, focusing on three additional values:

• Commitment - striving to continually improve through collaboration, coaching and mentoring, not because we are not good enough, but because we can always get better.

• Connection - building genuine relationships with children, families and external agencies, inspired by the belief that relational, trauma-informed practice is at the heart of learning.

• Make a difference - focusing on real impact, not just ticking boxes, especially for children who face barriers to learning. We are professionally curious and firmly believe SEND, EAL and disadvantaged children should all succeed in the same way as other children, constantly reflecting on how best to make that happen.

Following the announcement that Athena Learning Trust is dissolving, Launceston Primary School is entering a transformative phase. We are looking for an Assistant Head Teacher to join us at this key juncture
-offering you a unique opportunity to help steer our school through change and play a key role in shaping our long-term future.

Launceston Primary School and Athena Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance and appropriate pre-employment checks.

Please note:

This role is essential and as such we will be interviewing as suitable applicants apply. We reserve the right to close this role early should vacancies be filled before the closing date.

At Athena, we are a passionate and forward-looking educational organisation committed to providing world-class…