Assistant Headteacher

Post Title: Assistant Headteacher School Context: One-form entry primary school + nursery Reporting To: Headteacher Pay Scale: Leadership Pay Spine (L1-L5, dependent on experience) Contract Type: Permanent, with a designated teaching commitment Start Date: 12th April 2027 Penketh South is a happy, welcoming and ambitious school where pupils achieve well and are at the heart of everything we do. Pupils enjoy learning, feel that they belong and are supported by warm, positive relationships with staff who know them well. Our values of kindness, respect, honesty and resilience are lived out in our daily interactions and shape the way we work together as a school community. We are proud of the high expectations we have for every pupil. Our staff encourage children to do and be their best, sparking their curiosity and developing their knowledge and skills across the curriculum. We are committed to ensuring that every child, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, is supported to overcome barriers and make strong progress from their starting points. We are now seeking an Assistant Headteacher who shares our ambition for every child and who is excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our next chapter following our recent OFSTED inspection. We are looking for an inspirational and reflective leader who will work collaboratively with our Headteacher, senior leadership team and staff to sustain and develop the excellent culture and practice that already exists within our school. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who is passionate about teaching and learning, committed to developing others and determined to ensure that every pupil can flourish. We value leaders who are visible, approachable and principled; who build strong relationships; who listen carefully; and who have the confidence to lead improvement with purpose and integrity. We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher who will share our commitment to making that possible for every child and who will help us to continue building on the strengths of our school. We would be delighted to welcome applications from leaders who are ready to make a positive difference and become an integral part of our school community. Terms and Benefits

1. Salary: Leadership Scale L1 - L5 (£51,773 to £57,137 - subject to 3.5% uplift).
2. Eligible for membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
3. Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
4. Access to TCAT+, our Reward and Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts and benefits, car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and other online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
5. Access to a comprehensive CPD framework through ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College.
6. An environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted.

To discuss this role please contact the school to arrange a tour and a discussion with the Headteacher - office@penkethsouth.tcat.uk.com. 01925 716558 The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 19th October 2026 Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview week beginning 2nd November