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Assistant Headteacher – St Gregory’s Church of England Primary School, Marnhull

Location:

New Street, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PZ

Contract type:
Permanent

Contract term:
Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Salary: MPS / UPS, £31,650-£49,084 (DOE) FTE plus TLR2, £3,527

Closing date:
Midnight, Sunday 8th March 2026

Start date:

September 2026

Positions available: 1

Interview date:
Thursday 19th March 2026

We’re happy to talk flexible working options in regards to all our roles.

Job Summary:

St Gregory’s CofE Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and inspiring Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly skilled Key Stage 2 teacher who is passionate about children’s learning and ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Executive Headteacher, contributing to strategic development, and promoting school improvement through high‑quality teaching and leadership.

Key responsibilities:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner, with a proven ability to secure high‑quality outcomes for pupils.
• Brings passion, creativity, and commitment to supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.
• Has the expertise and confidence to lead English across both St Gregory’s and St George’s CofE Primary School, driving high standards and championing a love of reading and writing.
• Acts as a visible, positive role model, inspiring and supporting colleagues to continually improve their practice.
• Is eager to develop their leadership skills and contribute to our schools’ exciting journey of continued improvement.
• Can support the Executive Headteacher with leadership responsibilities across both schools.

This class‑based role includes dedicated leadership release time, enabling you to influence practice across our school and in particular Key Stage 2, support staff development, and help shape a thriving, dynamic, and supportive learning environment.

What We Offer:

• A warm, inclusive school community grounded in Christian values.
• Motivated, enthusiastic pupils who love to learn.
• A collaborative, supportive staff team committed to professional growth.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact across two vibrant school communities.
• Opportunities to develop and grow as a leader within a nurturing and aspirational environment.

Our School:
You will find St Greg’s is a place of fun, laughter and of course learning. We want all our children to achieve, to be the absolute best they can be. We set about this by recognising that each child is uniquely different – each possessing different skills and abilities. Nurturing these talents is our mission, together we achieve great things. St Gregory's is a Small School with Big Ideas!

Please do not submit applications via the Indeed website; applications should be completed through MNT, we kindly note that CVs cannot be accepted. Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

Jill Farndale, Executive Headteacher
Email: JFarn

Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered “spent.” An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior to and a requirement to the commencement of any employment.

References will be requested at the shortlisting stage for all roles and may be used during the interview process. If any of your previous employments includes working with children, one referee must be from that role regardless of whether it is your current or most recent position. If you currently work in a Pickwick Academy School, please nominate your current Headteacher.

All gaps in employment must be accounted for and explained in the relevant section of the application form.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 and our safer recruitment procedures, an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This search will involve reviewing publicly available information to help assess a candidate’s suitability to work with children. Further guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates, who may be asked to clarify aspects of their online presence.

Supporting documents:
Job Description Assistant Deputy Headteacher KS2 - St