Assistant Headteacher
Wellington Lions Primary Academy
Salary: Band L1 - L5
Type of role: Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date: Midnight, Thursday 1st February 2024
Interview Date: w/c Monday 5th February 2024
Anticipated Start Date: September 2024 or sooner.
Job Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen Wellington Lions Primary Academy for a highly skilled and inspirational Assistant Headteacher to play a critical part in supporting young people to achieve their very best. The successful applicant will be responsible for driving forward our established and ambitious curriculum, so this can be achieved.
This position will be perfect for a leader who has experience in curriculum design and a proven track record of supporting quality teaching and learning. They will have a solid understanding of current pedagogical approaches that draws on current research, in order to support our enthusiastic and dedicated team.
Full details can be found in the recruitment pack.
Why Choose us?
Wellington Lions Primary Academy, part of the Ascend Learning Trust, is a purpose-built school based within the new housing development in NEQ (Northeast Quadrant) of Tidworth and caters for pupils from Reception through to Year 6.
Our recent Ofsted Inspection (July 2023) graded the school Good in all categories, with strengths highlighted in its curriculum and inclusive ethos.
As an employee of the Ascend Learning Trust, you will also receive many employee benefits as we work together to provide Excellence in Education.
What we offer:
Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.
At Ascend Learning Trust, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation, foster creativity, and create a workplace that truly reflects the richness of the world around us. We are excited to welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our dynamic team.
If you need any assistance completing your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on or alternatively you can email
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Please note: Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.
In line with KCSIE 2023 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.