Assistant Headteacher

Amethyst Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in North East London is seeking an Assistant Headteacher for Teaching and Learning. The role focuses on enhancing teaching quality, leading pedagogy, and ensuring consistent educational excellence. Candidates should have a strong leadership background in curriculum and staff development with a proven track record in education. This full-time position offers a competitive salary between £65,000 and £80,000.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of improving teaching and learning in a secondary school setting.
• Strong leadership capability with experience in school-wide curriculum development.
• Clear passion for developing both students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead on pedagogy, professional development, and teaching standards.
• Shape the quality of teaching across the school.
• Work closely with the Principal and leadership team to drive improvement.

Skills

Leadership capability

Curriculum development

Teaching standards

Pedagogy

Professional development

Job description

Overview

Assistant Headteacher - Teaching and Learning

Details

• Posting date: 25 September 2025
• Salary: £80,000 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 22 October 2025
• Location: Redbridge, Greater London
• Company: senploy
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 189428

Summary

Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning — North East London | £65,000 - £80,000 | January 2026

Amethyst Education is supporting a successful and ambitious secondary school in North East London with the appointment of an Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning.

This is a key leadership role, shaping the quality of teaching across the school and ensuring students experience consistently excellent lessons. You will lead on pedagogy, professional development, and teaching standards, working closely with the Principal and wider leadership team.

The role offers scope to make a significant and lasting impact. We are seeking an exceptional leader with a proven track record of improving teaching and learning, and a clear passion for developing both students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead on pedagogy, professional development, and teaching standards.
• Shape the quality of teaching across the school and ensure students experience consistently excellent lessons.
• Work closely with the Principal and wider leadership team to drive school improvement.

Requirements

• Proven track record of improving teaching and learning in a secondary school setting.
• Strong leadership capability with experience in school-wide curriculum development and staff development.
• Clear passion for developing both students and staff.