Assistant Head - Early Years

Position

Start Date:

13/04/2026 Contract Type:
Full-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 05/02/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 9th February 2026

Working Pattern:
Full Time - Talk to us about flexible working

Closing Date: 5th February 2026

Lansdowne Primary Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership between one secondary and four primary schools located within Tilbury and Chadwell in the borough of Thurrock to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity.

We work tirelessly to ensure that individual different characteristics including age, ethnicity, socio-economic background, academic ability, disability, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation are not discriminated against in any way. We create environments characterised by mutual respect where difference is celebrated and where individual differences don't act as a barrier to success.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate significant evidence in whole‑school transformation leading directly to outstanding outcomes for pupils. They must be able to evidence exceptional leadership as well as exemplary practice as a classroom practitioner. The final responsibilities for this role will be negotiated according to the successful candidates experience and ambitions.

Watch our video for an insight into our academy:

You can read our latest Ofsted Report here:

• Staff well-being programme:
  Including access to Westfield Health Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to work Scheme
• Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
• State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
• A paid 'My Day' each year
• Excellent career development and training
• 2 week October half term break
• A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
• Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
• Free access to the Gateway Academy Fitness Suite
• GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]

The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact  to arrange a visit.

If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website and complete our online application form:

Lansdowne Primary Academy
Lansdowne Road
Tilbury
Essex RM18 7QB

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Kathryn Luckin
Lansdowne Primary Academy , Tilbury
Essex, RM18 7QB

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