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OverviewJob title: Assistant Headteacher – Assessment and Standards

Location: Bridgwater College Academy, Bridgwater

Hours: Full Time

Contract: 32.43 hours per week; Full Year Round

Job detailsActual Salary L7 (£60,145) - L10 (£64,691), depending on experience. Package includes Trust-wide leadership competencies framework, access to a professional leadership development coach, Employee Rewards Scheme, Pension Scheme, on-site gym with discounted membership.

Date posted: 19/09/2025. Closing date: 5 October 2025 at 11:59pm. Interview date: 13 October 2025.

Job overviewResponsible to: Headteacher of Primary

Responsibilities include leading assessment across EYFS to Year 6, managing statutory assessments, data systems to track pupil progress, and informing improvement priorities. Lead on narrowing achievement gaps and improving outcomes for all pupils, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Lead pupil progress meetings, support high-quality teaching and learning, contribute to timetabling and curriculum planning to maintain high standards across the Primary Phase. Provide leadership for staff, motivate and support colleagues, build strong relationships with parents and carers, and contribute to whole-school improvement within the academy and Trust.

Who we’re looking for

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and strong leadership experience in the primary sector

Expert knowledge of the primary curriculum and statutory assessment frameworks (EYFS, Phonics, KS1, KS2)

Experience leading statutory assessment procedures and data management

Proven ability to use assessment and data to drive school improvement and raise pupil outcomes

Strong analytical skills to translate data into effective strategies

Excellent leadership and the ability to inspire, support, and hold colleagues to account

Effective communication to build relationships with staff, pupils, parents and external partners

A commitment to inclusion and high expectations for every child’s education

Why join usJoin a committed, supportive, and ambitious leadership team within a values-driven Trust that puts students first. The role offers opportunities to influence the Primary Phase and contribute to wider academy success. Flexible working opportunities, including part-time hours or job sharing, can be discussed.

Additional informationGenerous benefits include staff wellbeing centre, on-site gym with discounted membership, employer pension contribution, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, free parking, access to retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. We value diversity of thought, culture and background and encourage applications from under-represented groups, including BAME, disabled and LGBT individuals.

Safeguarding: Bridgwater and Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening will be undertaken, including a DBS check.

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