Danetree Primary School is seeking an inspiring and dedicated Assistant Headteacher with the responsibility of EYFS and Personal Development to join their passionate and forward-thinking leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious leader who is passionate about early years education and developing the whole child. You will play a key role in shaping our EYFS provision, ensuring all pupils are supported to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. As a valued member of the senior leadership team, you will contribute to whole-school improvement and help drive our vision of excellence for every child.

Your opportunity

This exciting senior leadership role offers the opportunity to shape and enhance key areas of the school’s provision. Working as part of Danetree Primary School’s Senior Leadership Team, alongside the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher, you will play a central role in delivering the school’s vision, values and improvement priorities.

You will provide strategic leadership for EYFS, ensuring ambitious, inclusive and high-quality provision from Nursery through to Reception, and securing strong foundations for pupils as they transition into Year 1. Alongside this, you will lead whole-school responsibility for personal development, enrichment, communication and community engagement, ensuring these areas are purposeful, inclusive and have a measurable impact on pupils’ experiences and outcomes.

This role is ideal for an ambitious and forward-thinking leader with a strong understanding of early years education and a passion for developing the whole child. You will have the opportunity to influence whole-school strategy, support staff development and make a lasting difference to the lives of pupils, families and the wider school community.

What we are looking for

• Experienced Educator & Qualified Leader - You’ll have QTS, a strong teaching background, senior leadership experience.
• Strategic Leadership - Confident in driving school improvement, managing resources, leading change, and embedding high expectations for all learners.
• Exceptional Communicator & Collaborator - Able to influence, motivate, and build strong relationships with staff, pupils, families, and external partners.
• Committed to Safeguarding & Inclusion - Deep knowledge of safeguarding procedures and a passionate advocate for equality, social justice, and the wellbeing of every child.
• Inspiring & Innovative - A forward-thinking professional who brings creativity, resilience, and a positive outlook to school leadership.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About Danetree Primary School

Danetree is a four-form entry, Ofsted rated 'OUTSTANDING' School set in fantastic grounds in West Ewell, Epsom. Our forward-thinking approach and dedicated staff aim to provide the best education for our children, bringing learning to life through our innovative thematic curriculum.

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Danetree, our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale, Banstead Infants, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Cuddington Croft Primary School,  and Floreat Wandsworth Primary School . This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

Our Employment Offer

• GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
• Access to our highly competitive Teachers pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Start Date: January 2027

Hours: Full-time

Annual Salary: GLF Leadership 5 - 9 (Fringe)

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th November at 9.30am

Interview Date: TBC

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.