Assistant Headteacher – EYFS & Wellbeing Lead

Handsworth Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Handsworth Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Headteacher to join the senior leadership team. You will lead the EYFS and Years 1–3, shape behaviour and attendance, and serve as the senior mental health lead and OPAL Play Curricular Lead.

You will work closely with the headteacher to ensure strong safeguarding across the school. The successful candidate will have QTS and a degree, EYFS expertise, and demonstrable leadership at middle or senior level with a track record of

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status and a degree.
• EYFS expertise and child-led, play-based learning.
• Leadership experience at middle or senior level with impact on provision/outcomes.
• Experience leading or contributing to a whole-school approach to behaviour and wellbeing.
• Experience leading staff teams and supporting professional development.
• Experience working with families.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EYFS and Years 1–3 phase and drive provision across these year groups.
• Lead behaviour across the school and oversee wellbeing initiatives.
• Jointly oversee attendance with the headteacher.
• Serve as senior mental health lead and OPAL Play Curricular Lead.
• Act as one of two Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.
• Collaborate with families and external agencies to support pupils.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS expertise

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Family partnership

Communication

OPAL Play

Education

QTS

Degree

Job description

Handsworth Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Headteacher to join the senior leadership team. You will lead the EYFS and Years 1–3, shape behaviour and attendance, and serve as the senior mental health lead and OPAL Play Curricular Lead.

You will work closely with the headteacher to ensure strong safeguarding across the school. The successful candidate will have QTS and a degree, EYFS expertise, and demonstrable leadership at middle or senior level with a track record of