Assistant Headteacher - Pastoral & EYFS/KS1

Islington Council; London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an inspiring Assistant Headteacher to join its passionate leadership team. This role is pivotal in enhancing school improvement and managing Phase Leaders in EYFS/KS1 while also overseeing Safeguarding and Mental Health initiatives. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and innovative learning environment, ensuring that every child achieves their best. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership skills, a commitment to empowering others, and the ability to build strong relationships with families. If you are ready to make a positive impact in a vibrant school community, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Supportive Leadership Team

Dedicated Staff

Opportunities for Innovation

Friendly School Community

Qualifications

• Experienced middle/senior leader with a passion for raising standards.
• Strong emotional literacy and understanding of mental health.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire staff and pupils to improve school standards.
• Manage Safeguarding and Mental Health initiatives.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Emotional Literacy

School Improvement

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Leadership Qualification

Job description

About The Role

AssistantHeadteacher – Pastoral & EYFS/KS1

Salary: Range: L4-10(£63,017 to £71,614)

Required for:September 2025

Yerbury School is looking for an inspiring Assistant Headteacher to join our experienced and passionate Leadership Team. As well as positively impacting on school improvement and line-managing Phase Leaders in EYFS/KS1, this role comes with responsibility for Safeguarding and the Mental Health Lead role.

Yerbury is a 2FE, over-subscribed, unique, friendly and successful school. The ethos of the school is built upon an enthusiasm for and commitment to the broad and balanced, long-term development of each child, and we are passionate about delivering an innovative and creative curriculum whilst ensuring the best outcomes for all our children. We have high expectations of and for all, children and staff, whilst also being aware that school has to be a happy place in order for everyone to be at their best.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent practitioner and experienced middle/senior-leader with a passion and commitment to raising standards and opportunities across the school for all
• Is experienced in school improvement at a whole school level and feels confident in empowering and developing others

• Demonstrates excellent leadership and management skills, and has the ability, energy and self-awareness to lead, inspire and support pupils, staff and the school community
• Is able to build strong relationships with our most vulnerable families, having strong emotional literacy and a good understanding of mental health
• Has excellent communication skills and is an innovative, independent and strategic thinker
• Is positive, approachable and a team-player with a good sense of humour, and enjoys working in a happy and collegiate workplace

We can offer:

• A lovely school community, with enthusiastic and happy children
• A dedicated and experienced leadership team
• An on-going commitment to learning for all
• A team approach with supportive and friendly staff
• Opportunities to innovate, excel and develop
• A team of dedicated and excellent teachers

Visits are strongly encouraged and can be organised by contacting Lorraine O’Keefe, School Business Manager, on 0207 272 6580 or via email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Midnight, Tuesday 13^th May 2025

Shortlisting date: Wednesday 14^th May 2025

Interview date: Monday 19th May 2025

To apply for this post please follow link to https://jobs.islington.gov.uk