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Deputy Headteacher (Early Years, Safeguarding & Inclusion)

Start: September 2026
Salary: L6 – L10
Permanent contract

Abbey Park Primary School is a warm, nurturing and inclusive school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our strong relationships with families, our commitment to early development, and our determination to ensure every child is supported to thrive.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our team.

This is a unique opportunity for a passionate and experienced professional with a strong background in Early Years education, alongside expertise in safeguarding and inclusive practice.

About the role

This Deputy Headteacher role has a clear strategic focus on:

  • Early Years leadership and development
  • Safeguarding (Designated Safeguarding Lead)
  • Mental Health Lead
  • Pupil Premium Lead
  • In school transition

You will play a central role in shaping the earliest experiences of our children, ensuring strong foundations for learning, development and wellbeing.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has a deep understanding of high-quality Early Years provision
  • Can lead and inspire excellence in Nursery, Pre School, Reception and beyond
  • Is experienced and confident in managing Safeguarding  
  • Understands how to support children with additional needs within inclusive classrooms
  • Builds strong, trusting relationships with families
  • Demonstrates resilience, warmth and professional integrity
  • Can work effectively in a school with complex and varied needs
  • Has experience in coaching and supporting staff

The school context

We are a one-form entry primary school with a strong inclusive ethos. A significant number of our pupils have additional needs, with fifty-three having an EHCP and many families require ongoing support. This role is key in ensuring that early identification, intervention and care are embedded from the very start of a child’s journey with us.

Key features of the role:

  • No regular class responsibility
  • Planned teaching cover for up to 2 days per week
  • Strategic leadership of Early Years and safeguarding
  • Opportunity to make a profound difference to children and families

We offer:

  • A caring and committed school community
  • Enthusiastic and dedicated staff
  • The opportunity to shape and develop Early Years provision
  • A leadership role with real purpose and impact

Abbey Park expects all members of staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS

School visits are welcomed.  Please call 01386 552667 to arrange a visit with Rebecca Scully –Headteacher.

Please return a completed application form to:-

Joanne Spencer

School Business Manager – js@abbeypark.worcs.sch.uk

Closing date: 30th April
Interview date: 8th May

Early Years Teaching Assistant

Salary: £24,413 (TA 1) to £26,824 (TA 3) FTE (Dependent upon qualifications and experience)

Hours: 21 hours per week, Term Time Only – 2 Terms

Contract Duration: 1st January 2026 to 31st August 2026 (with the potential to be extended or become permanent)

Start Date: 1st January 2026

Closing Date: 12th December 2025 or until suitable candidate found

Do you want to have a significant impact on the lives of young people?

Are you inclusive, resilient and flexible?

Do you want to work with a team of outstanding professionals who all have the children at the heart of everything they do?

If so, please read on.

We are seeking to recruit a suitably experienced and enthusiastic, teaching assistant to work within our Early Years Department at Abbey Park Primary School.

We provide education for children across campus from the ages of 2 – 12 years old. The school encourages sharing of staff and resources, ensuring expertise and knowledge is available to all. We pride ourselves in being an inclusive setting who work closely as a team to ensure the best outcomes for all our pupils, whatever their ability.

The candidate will work primarily in our Nursery, supporting children who are 2 and 3 years of age. Although where appropriate, there may be a need for the successful candidate to work across other areas of our Early Years, including Pre-School and Reception.

The successful candidate will hold a Grade ‘C’ in both English and Maths, have a high level of child development knowledge and Early Years’ experience would be desirable. The candidate will be a highly effective and innovative team member, be resilient and flexible, ensuring a high quality education for all of our pupils and the highest standards of learning and achievement. The promotion of inclusivity and a nurturing approach are essential skills.

Abbey Park Primary School expects all members of staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Please contact Miss J Spencer, School Business Manager, for an application pack and form or visit our school website.

Please return completed application forms to:
Joanne Spencer: Abbey Park Primary School, Abbey Road, Pershore, Worcs, WR10 1DF

Tel: 01386 552722
Email: js@abbeypark.worcs.sch.uk

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