Assistant Headteacher in Braintree

KS2 Lead Teacher - Progression to Assistant Headteacher - Braintree - Essex

Location

Newham, London Borough of Braintree

Start Date

Salary

MPS/UPS + TLR (with AHT progression available for the right candidate)

Reeson Education is proud to be supporting a high-performing primary school in Braintree , Essex , in the search for an inspiring and ambitious

KS2 Lead Teacher to join the team from Sep

2026.

This is an exciting and rare opportunity for a confident classroom practitioner who is ready to step into a strategic leadership position , with the opportunity to progress to Assistant Headteacher in the near future.

The school is seeking someone who can lead Key Stage 2 with vision, integrity, and passion-while still delivering outstanding teaching within Year 6 or across the upper phase.

About the School

• A well-established two-form mainstream primary school serving a richly diverse community.
• Graded

Outstanding by both Ofsted and the Diocesan Inspection, with a warm, inclusive and values-driven ethos.

• Strong emphasis on integrity, service, and academic excellence , supported by a dynamic and skilled teaching team.
• A focus on developing the whole child , blending academic rigour with creativity, character education, and pastoral care.
• High expectations and clear routines create a calm, purposeful learning environment.
• Easily accessible by public transport - no on-site parking available .

About the Role

• Strategic leadership of Key Stage 2 , including mentoring colleagues, overseeing curriculum delivery, and tracking progress.
• Deliver high-quality, engaging teaching in Year 6 or another KS2 class as needed.
• Play a lead role in preparing children for end-of-key-stage assessments , ensuring progress and achievement across the phase.
• Work closely with SLT to support whole-school initiatives, assessment and CPD planning.
• Opportunity to take on whole-school responsibilities and contribute to the development of teaching and learning.
• This role has a clear progression route to Assistant Headteacher , with the timeline and development plan tailored to your experience.

Who We're Looking For

• A qualified teacher (QTS) with substantial KS2 experience, ideally including Year 6.
• A proven excellent classroom practitioner , with a track record of strong pupil outcomes.
• Confident and inspiring, with the ability to lead and support colleagues with clarity and empathy.
• Someone who thrives on challenge and has a commitment to high expectations and continuous improvement.
• Able to lead by example, model best practice, and drive forward the school's vision for excellence in teaching and learning.
• A team player with a sense of humour and a genuine love of working with children.
• An understanding of, and respect for, the school's ethos is essential - practising faith not required.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive SLT , committed to developing leaders from within.
• Strong partnerships with families, governors and the local parish community.
• A well-structured and engaging curriculum , with clear frameworks for planning and assessment.
• Access to ongoing CPD , including leadership coaching, NPQ programmes, and leadership training where desired.
• A collaborative team culture with shared planning, regular phase meetings , and time to reflect and grow.

Why Join Reeson Education?

• Offer both PAYE & Umbrella payments
• Specialist local consultant
• Keith works exclusively with schools in Newham and surrounding boroughs.
• London-wide network
• explore leadership opportunities across top schools in the city.
• Partnered with The National College
• access high-quality CPD and leadership development.
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