Internal Advert – This post is restricted to existing employees of Rosebrook Primary School

Salary range: L5 – L9, £57,137 – £63,070 To commence 1^st January 2026, fixed-term until 31^st August 2026

Rosebrook Primary School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Headteacher who can demonstrate excellent practice and an ability to harness the skills and enthusiasm of all staff and pupils, through being an outstanding role model for teaching and learning.  The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to establish excellent standards in teaching and learning through teaching an ambitious curriculum.

The post will play a critical role in the life of the school and the wider Academy Trust via:

• Assisting in the leadership and management of the school.
• Supporting the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in meeting the aims of the school.
• Being a role model for teaching and learning.
• Lead and develop a core area (or areas) across the school.
• Making a distinctive contribution to the raising of pupil standards.
• Contributing effectively to the work of the wider school team.
• Taking advantage of CPD opportunities and using the outcomes effectively to improve pupils’ learning.
• Ensuring the continuation of the high standards of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children.
• Line managing employees.
• Undertaking staff and pupil wellbeing.

The post holder will be class-based and will undertake a regular teaching commitment, with additional leadership time to undertake senior leadership responsibilities.

The successful candidate will be someone who can demonstrate impact from their current leadership role and who shows a commitment to and enthusiasm for enhancing their own knowledge and skills in all aspects of school leadership, and is able to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our school.

Candidates are asked within their expression of interest to demonstrate their skills and experience that they will bring to these posts and how they will meet the requirements of the Person Specification.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Leanne.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 9am, Monday, 15^th December 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing 15^th December.

AHT Rosebrook Job Description 2.12.25
AHT Rosebrook Person Specification 2.12.2025
AHT Rosebrook Job Advert 2.12.2025

AdAstra Application Form

Rosebrook Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).

How to Apply

Application is via an Expression of Interest of no more than 800 words and further details such as the Job Description and Person Specification are available via the Ad Astra website:

https://adastraschools.org/careers/

Completed expressions of interest are to be emailed to recruitment@adastraacademytrust.com