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Lansdowne Primary Academy: Assistant Headteacher
Lansdowne Primary Academy
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 10/12/2026
About this role
Assistant Head of School GLC Academy: Lansdowne Primary Academy Salary: Leadership Pay Scale L6 £62,113 - L10 £68,444 Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time - Talk to us about flexible working Start Date: September 2026 Closing Date: 12th November 2026 at 9am Lansdowne Primary Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership between one secondary and four primary schools located within Tilbury and Chadwell in the borough of Thurrock to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity. We work tirelessly to ensure that individual different characteristics including age, ethnicity, socio-economic background, academic ability, disability, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation are not discriminated against in any way. We create environments characterised by mutual respect where difference is celebrated and where individual differences don't act as a barrier to success. Candidates must be able to demonstrate significant evidence in whole-school transformation leading directly to outstanding outcomes for pupils. They must be able to evidence exceptional leadership as well as exemplary practice as a classroom practitioner. The final responsibilities for this role will be negotiated according to the successful candidates experience and ambitions. Watch our video for an insight into our academy:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNTalGAxd8Q You can read our latest Ofsted Report here:https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21 Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC: Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Electric Car Scheme and Cycle to work Scheme Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning A paid 'My Day' each year Excellent career development and training 2 week October half term break A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff Free access to the Gateway Academy Fitness Suite GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only] The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. A visit to the school is strongly encouraged prior to making an application. Please contact Kathryn.Luckin@theglc.org.uk to arrange a visit. If you would like to apply for this position, please complete an online application form