Assistant Headteacher (KS2)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£64,691 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

KS2 Teaching Senior Leadership Curriculum Development Staff Development Pastoral Care Trauma-Informed Practice Community Engagement Safeguarding

FULL DESCRIPTION

Assistant Headteacher (KS2)

Assistant Headteacher (KS2) at Unity Community Primary School, Manchester. Full-time, permanent leadership role within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group. Leading KS2 phase, shaping school vision, driving teaching standards, staff development, and community engagement.

  • Location: Unity Community Primary School, Cheetham Hill, Manchester
  • Salary: Leadership Scale L6-L10 (£58,569 – £64,691 per year)
  • Hours: Full-time school hours, permanent
  • Closing Date: 14 May 2026

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group’s mission is to fight for equity, in health, in wealth and in life. We are a social business delivering a range of services across the North of England. Everything we do is designed and informed by the needs, priorities and strengths of people and communities.

About Unity Community Primary School

Unity Community Primary School is a two-form entry primary school serving a richly diverse community in Cheetham, North Manchester. It is part of the multi-academy trust [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], which shares the vision and values of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Assistant Headteacher, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, leading a KS2 phase while maintaining class teacher responsibilities. You will play a central role in shaping and delivering the school’s vision, driving high standards of teaching and learning, and supporting staff to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils. You will lead a core subject across the school and contribute to whole-school improvement, ensuring that teaching, curriculum and pastoral care are of the highest quality.

How to Apply

For everything you need to know about this role, take a look at our Recruitment Pack. Apply online at biglifegroup.livevacancies.co.uk. CVs not accepted. Closing date: Thursday, 14 May 2026. Interviews: Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

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