Assistant Headteacher

Salary: £53,198.00 - £62,962.00 Annually (Actual)

Full Time

We are seeking an inspirational, ambitious and dedicated Assistant Headteacher who is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and driving high standards of teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be an exceptional classroom practitioner and a strong, supportive leader, with a clear commitment to ensuring every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

You will bring enthusiasm, creativity and a collaborative approach to school leadership, working closely with the Headteacher and wider team to build on the school's successes and contribute to its continued development. With high expectations for achievement, behaviour and inclusion, you will be committed to developing staff, raising aspirations and creating a nurturing environment where every child feels valued, supported and inspired to succeed.

Above all, you will share our belief that every child can achieve great things and have the drive, resilience and vision to help lead Freshwaters Primary Academy on the next stage of its journey.

About the School

Freshwaters Primary Academy is a welcoming, inclusive and ambitious primary school in Harlow, proudly part of the BMAT family of schools. Known within its community as the Freshwaters Family, the school places strong relationships, high expectations and a genuine sense of belonging at the heart of everything it does.

At Freshwaters, we encourage children to believe in themselves, dream big and recognise that anything is possible. Our broad and engaging curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, develop a love of reading and provide meaningful learning experiences that help children grow academically, socially and personally.

Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff work together to create a positive, supportive environment where children feel safe, happy and confident to explore new opportunities. With a strong commitment to inclusion, personal development and educational excellence, we are proud of our close relationships with families and the wider community.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher to join a caring and forward-thinking school, helping to shape its continued improvement while making a lasting difference to the children and families we serve.

About the Trust

BMAT is a thriving community of schools, committed to providing an outstanding education for every student attending one of our schools. We create environments where individuals matter, confidence flourishes, and every child can achieve exceptional outcomes. We currently oversee seven secondary academies and five primary academies, primarily located in Harlow, with additional sites in Newham and Stansted.

The Trust’s vision is clear - to work together to smash through the barriers that prevent children from becoming confident, high-achieving, and independent individuals.

What can BMAT offer you?

BMAT provides a range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being:

• The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on young people’s lives.
• A collaborative culture with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional respect.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice scheme via Yellownest
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Discounted Gym membership through salary sacrifice
• Cycle to work
• Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme
• Private healthcare benefits, including 24/7 Doctorline access
• Generous employer pension contribution through Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Enhanced and flexible PPA

Please note: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this advertisement prior to the stated closing date should a suitable candidate be shortlisted or appointed.