Assistant Headteacher - Newport Infant School and Nursery

Assistant Headteacher (L2-7)

Permanent, required to start September 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and welcoming community dedicated to the academic, personal and social development of every child.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced leader, or an aspiring outstanding teacher with proven leadership capacity to join our team. The candidate will take a central role in assisting the Headteacher, Leadership Team and Governing body to develop our school in accordance with our values, ethos and school development plans. The role involves being Early Years Lead and working closely with staff to promote effective teaching and learning to secure the fundamentals for all our children, so they make a strong start on their learning journey. We are looking for a candidate who shares our passion for providing an inclusive, values driven education where every child is nurtured and encouraged to achieve its fullest potential.

Responsibilities

• Be an experienced early years teacher and demonstrate practice that secures outstanding teaching and learning in early years.
• A strong track record of middle or senior leadership, and be ready to embrace a new challenge.
• The ability to inspire and empower pupils and staff alike, and drive school improvement.
• The skills to support the Headteacher and Leadership Team in delivering strategic goals and raising standards across the school.

As Assistant Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our school. This is an opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team of staff, supportive families, and an engaged community to build on our successes and continue to serve our pupils with enthusiasm, commitment and compassion.

We welcome applicants who are experienced and passionate professionals with the drive and commitment to make a significant impact.

Data Protection and Privacy

Under the Data Protection Act 2018 the information or data which you will supply on the Application Form will be processed and held on computer and will also be processed and held on your personal records if you are appointed, in line with the above legislation. The data may be processed by Newport Infant School and Nursery for the purposes of equality monitoring, compiling statistics, and for the keeping of other employment records. All data will be stored, processed and deleted in line with our Data Protection policies.

Background and Safeguarding Checks

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025). As this role is in regulated activity it also requires checks under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations and Childcare Act 2006.

By signing and returning this Application Form you have been deemed to be giving your explicit consent to the processing of data contained or referred to on it, including any information which may be considered to be sensitive personal data. In line with the current Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines (KCSIE), please be aware that we will be conducting an online search on yourself as part of our due diligence checks within our recruitment process. Newport Infant School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and the list of those prohibited from teaching or working within the profession.

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

A full copy of our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be found at: NISAN-Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-2025-26.pdf

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