Assistant Head Teacher

Prospero Teaching; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Headteacher for a secondary school in Hackney, East London. The role involves leadership responsibilities and supporting the delivery of the curriculum primarily for key stages 3 and 4. Candidates should have QTS or equivalent and prior leadership experience. The position offers a temporary contract with the possibility of extension or permanent hire based on performance.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in a leadership position in a secondary school.
• Current Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing school operations and staff.
• Support key stage 3 and key stage 4 curriculum delivery.

Skills

Leadership in a secondary school

Up to date Safeguarding training

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE - Assistant Headteacher

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Assistant Head Teacher for an Ofsted Good Secondary school in Hackney, East London.
The school is a medium size mainstream Secondary School with a supportive department. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year. The school does have a 6th form, although most of the timetable for this role will be key stage 3 and key stage 4.
The position is open to both NQTs and experienced teachers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT DETAILS

Location - Hackney, East London
Position - Assistant Headteacher - KS4
Type of work - Assistant Head of school
Contract or position start date - September 2025
Duration / Likely Duration - U Zntil end of the academic year July 2025
Contract or position end date (if applicable) - TBC
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary
Full time/part time - Full time
Minimum rate of pay - Paid to Scale
Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm, plus parents evenings

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

QTS or equivalent
Minimum experience in a leadership position in a secondary school
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years

OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team