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Assistant Head
Westcliff Primary Academy
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 10/19/2026
About this role
Westcliff Primary Academy is seeking to appoint, from January 2027, a part time 0.5, permanent Assistant Head with a teaching responsibility in KS2 and work as part of the leadership team at Westcliff Primary Academy. We will be excited to hear from leaders with strengths in curriculum, assessment and those who have a proven track record of raising standards. We are a vibrant coastal community primary school, with approximately 300 pupils on roll, that is has sustained rapid improvement since the last inspection with a continued focus on improving standards. We are looking for applicants who are ready to forge a pathway to prove their impact and join us in making the best futures for all our children. The school offers a warm and supportive team environment, with collaborative learning opportunities, Trust, school and regional CPD, team working and an innovative, ambitious and supportive leadership team. The school caters for pupils from 4-11and is situated in the seaside town of Dawlish of the south coast of Devon, within easy access of the M5, A38 and A380 and the trainline between Exeter and Plymouth. As an Assistant Head you will focus on key aspect of school improvement; supported by an experienced School and Trust Leadership Team. This is a teaching role with weekly leadership release time. This is not suitable for ECTs. We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who: • Is committed to raising standards, ensuring that all children achieve the highest possible outcomes and has a relentless pursuit of the best for all children. • Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be academically, socially, emotionally and ready to be the citizens in our communities. • Has secure curriculum knowledge; ideally across all key stages. • Has a dedication towards a child-centred approach, with creative ideas for learning opportunities. Closing date 9am on Thursday 12 th November Interviews: Wednesday 18 th November.