Assistant Headteacher

The Welldon Park Academy; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Welldon Park Academy is seeking an ambitious Assistant Headteacher to lead EYFS across a split-site, with a part-time morning Nursery. You will drive excellence, model strong pedagogy, and work with the Senior Leadership Team to raise standards and shape the early years provision.

Join a welcoming school community that values collaboration, professional development and wellbeing, with dedicated leadership time to implement meaningful change and coach colleagues.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership in EYFS and early years provision.
• Experience leading improvement and raising standards across EYFS.
• Ability to coach staff, model best practice and provide supportive challenge.
• Experience in a split-site setting or managing nursery provisions is beneficial.
• Committed to inclusion, safeguarding and wellbeing of children.

Skills

EYFS leadership

Curriculum development

Coaching & mentoring

Staff development

Job description

Are you an ambitious and inspirational Early Years leader ready to make a real difference?

The Welldon Park Academy is looking for a passionate, driven and forward-thinking Assistant Headteacher to lead our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and help shape the next exciting chapter of our academy's development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming, ambitious and supportive school community where you will have the freedom to bring your ideas, develop others and make a genuine impact on children's education.

As a split-site academy, 2-form entry school with a part time (morning only) Nursery, we are looking for a confident and visible leader who can bring consistency, high expectations and a shared vision for excellence across EYFS. You will have the expertise and determination to drive improvement, inspire your team and ensure that every child experiences the very best start to their education.

Working closely with our Head of School, Executive Headteacher and wider Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in improving teaching and learning, developing staff and strengthening our early years provision.

The role includes dedicated leadership time, giving you the opportunity to lead meaningful change, coach colleagues and make a lasting difference.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Is passionate about EYFS and understands what exceptional early years education looks like.
• Has the ambition, knowledge and drive to lead improvement and raise standards.
• Can inspire, motivate and develop others through coaching, modelling and supportive challenge.
• Has high expectations for teaching, learning environments and children's outcomes.
• Can lead confidently across a split-site academy, building a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Is committed to inclusion, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
• Is ready to contribute to a dynamic Senior Leadership Team and the wider development of our academy.

Why Join The Pegasus Partnership Trust?

• Make a Real Difference - An exciting opportunity to shape EYFS and have a genuine impact on children's learning and development.
• Dedicated Leadership Time - Time to focus on leading improvement, supporting staff and developing excellent provision.
• A Supportive and Ambitious Team - Work alongside colleagues who are passionate about improving opportunities for children.
• Fantastic Children and Families - Be part of a warm, welcoming and inclusive school community.
• Exceptional Professional Development - Access to coaching, high-quality CPD and collaboration across The Pegasus Partnership Trust.
• Opportunities to Grow - Develop your leadership expertise within a forward-thinking and ambitious trust.
• A Commitment to Wellbeing - Including access to a 24/7 GP service and a supportive working environment.