Assistant Headteacher

HIRING WIZARD; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established primary school in London is seeking an ambitious Assistant Headteacher to lead educational initiatives and support the Headteacher. The role requires leadership experience, QTS, and a background in primary education, with a salary of £60,000 – £70,000. This position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Competitive annual leave entitlement

Access to trust-wide professional networks

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Assistant Headteacher or experienced Phase Leader.
• Proven primary classroom experience.
• Ambition to progress within senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher and school leadership team.
• Contribute to planning and delivery of educational priorities.
• Lead on delegated areas of responsibility.

Skills

Effective management

Leadership

Collaboration

Understanding of Ofsted requirements

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

Are you an ambitious primary education professional ready to take the next step in your career? Our client has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher to join their team.

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum + benefits

Location: London, Onsite

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the client

Our client is a well-established primary school within a highly-regarded education trust. Rooted in child-centred values and a commitment to quality teaching and learning, they provide inclusive, supportive environments where staff thrive and children flourish.

The role

You will ensure consistently high standards of teaching, learning, and pupil achievement, while building collaborative and motivated teams. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you’ll also contribute to trust-wide initiatives and the ongoing development of best practice.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher and school leadership team in providing effective management across the school
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of educational priorities
• Lead on delegated areas of responsibility
• Work closely with staff, governors, parents, and external partners to enhance provision and outcomes
• Promote and model the school’s values, ensuring a safe, supportive, and ambitious environment for pupils and staff

Person specification

• Assistant Headteacher or experienced Phase Leader
• Background in a Multi-Academy Trust environment strongly preferred
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with proven primary classroom experience
• Strong understanding of Ofsted requirements, safeguarding, and statutory frameworks
• Evidence of improving pupil outcomes through effective leadership
• Ambition to progress within senior leadership and contribute to trust-wide initiatives

Benefits

• Generous Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• Access to trust-wide professional networks
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you are an ambitious and values-led leader looking to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are committed to ensuring a fair recruitment process for every candidate, regardless of background, identity, or circumstance.

Please note: Only candidates who meet the outlined criteria will be considered for the role. Due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually.