Position Start Date: 04/01/2027
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Date of Interviews: W.c 5th October 2026
Are you ready for the next step in your career?
Do you want the opportunity to develop teaching & learning across a key stage?
Do you have the high expectations required to impact whole school performance?
Somers Heath Primary School is looking for a dynamic and driven teacher who is ready to take on a leadership role. The Successful Candidate will be based in KS1 with Year 1 teaching commitment.
Our well-behaved children need teachers who believe that all children, no matter their background, deserve an exceptional education. As Assistant Head, you will support teachers across a key stage to deliver this.
Somers Heath is a two-form entry primary school with a newly refurbished building and a large site.
This role will be an Assistant Head for a key stage and help to develop subject leadership. The post holder will need to be an excellent class teacher who can be a model for the professional development of others in the school as well as an aspiring leader who can work with the Senior Leadership Team to continue the development of all aspects of the school.
As part of Catalyst Academies Trust, a small Thurrock based Multi-Academy Trust with high expectations for all our children, we can offer:
- Access to our "Catalyst Employee Perks" platform where you will be able to access a range of discounts from regular supermarkets, numerous retailers, family days out, restaurants and more.
- Career development as a priority, with 80% of senior leaders in The Trust being promoted from within.
A visit to Somers Heath is vital for any applicant so you can find out more about the role and our school.
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Assistant Head in South Ockendon employer: Catalyst Academies Trust
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