Assistant Head of School - Full-time

Luton Primary School, Chatham

• Ref:MED887-2199-176L
• Posted:25/03/2026
• Pay:Leadership Pay Range (L2 - L8)
• Start Date:To Be Agreed
• App Close Date:19/04/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:To Be Advised

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Luton Primary School are looking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Assistant Head of School. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within the leadership team, shaping the future of our wonderful school. This strategic role could include leading on either Inclusion, Pastoral and Safeguarding, or Behaviour and Attendance, depending on the candidate’s specific skills and experience. Do you DARE to join our amazing team and show the Luton Spirit?

What we are looking for in a candidate:

• A leader who is motivated and resilient
• Someone who is genuinely passionate about inclusion, pastoral and safeguarding, and ensuring that children at Luton receive the additional support they deserve
• Someone who puts relationships at the forefront of behaviour management and who is experienced in using a trauma informed approach and can coach colleagues in this area
• Someone who can strategically drive attendance and deploy strategies for improvement
• Someone able to develop strong, positive relationships with families, children, colleagues, stakeholders and external agencies
• Someone with excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Someone who is strategic and creative in leadership
• Someone with experience safeguarding vulnerable children
• Someone who can drive forward change whilst inspiring and supporting colleagues, ensuring consistency in practice and policy
• Someone with successful experience in line management
• Someone with high expectations of both themselves and children
• Someone committed to securing the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school

The Assistant Head of School will:

• Work closely with and under the direction of the Head of School and Deputy Head of School
• Assist in the leadership and management of the school
• Line manage and hold to account one or more of the following: SENDCo, DSL and Attendance Officer (in conjunction with the Office Manager), with oversight of the HSSW and Nurture Teams
• Consistently role-model high expectations, and coach/mentor colleagues requiring support
• Support colleagues in managing and recording information on systems relating to behaviour, inclusion, safeguarding, pastoral and attendance
• Support positive behaviour management across the school and ensure consistent delivery of the Relationship Policy
• Support senior leaders with reporting to the Trust, external agencies and stakeholders
• Lead CPD and training sessions for colleagues
• Undertake pastoral, administrative and leadership duties
• Act as a critical friend to the Head of School and Deputy Head of School

What we can offer:

• A learning community where everyone is valued, respected and supported to achieve their full potential
• Happy, polite children with a positive attitude towards their learning
• Professional development opportunities
• A Trust incentive scheme

Luton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Do you DARE to show the Luton Spirit? Having the Luton Spirit means showing these core values: Dignity · Aspiration · Respect · Equality

We reserve the right to shortlist and interview earlier than the stated closing date should an appropriate application be received.

Information about the school

Luton Primary School Part of Rivermead Inclusive Trust is a three form Primary and Nursery for children aged 3 to 11 years. We are very proud of the children and all their achievements and recognise that each and every person who is involved in the school; both children and adults thrive and enjoy the experience of being here. Our main aim is to provide high quality education that enables all of our children to reach their full potential. Children only have one chance in education and it is therefore vital that they are motivated to achieve the highest standards. We want them to experience the excitement of learning in a happy, secure and stimulating environment so that each and every child in our care experiences success after success both whilst with us and in the years to come. We pride ourselves on the firm foundation we help every child to set for their future.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Danielle Morgan
• Address:Luton Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5AW
• Telephone: 01634 336900
• Email: office@lutonprimary.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Equality and Diversity Statement
• Job Description