Teaching Assistant

Family First Nursery Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational group in Greater London is seeking an Assistant Principal for Teacher Development, focusing on English or Mathematics. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership to enhance teacher development programs, mentoring educators, and analyzing performance data. Candidates should have over a year of experience in Early Years education and possess a Level 3 or higher qualification in this field. Strong safeguarding commitment is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Over 1 year of experience in Early Years education required.
• Knowledge of statutory framework for the EYFS is desirable.
• Experience in a leadership or managerial role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and evaluate teacher development programmes.
• Support and mentor teachers to improve classroom practice.
• Analyse performance data for professional growth.

Skills

Fluent in written and spoken English

Experience in Early Years education

Leadership in early years setting

Education

Level 3 or higher qualification in early years education

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an outstanding Assistant Principal for Teacher Development, specialising in English or Mathematics, to work within our high‑performing Academy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate as a member of senior leadership to design, implement and evaluate teacher development programmes.
• Support and mentor teachers in improving classroom practice and curriculum delivery.
• Analyse performance data to identify areas for professional growth.
• Co‑ordinate training sessions, workshops and peer‑learning opportunities.
• Distribute progress reports to school governors and senior leadership.
• Ensure that all safeguarding requirements are met and that staff adhere to safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Essential: Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Essential: Over 1 year of experience in Early Years education.
• Desirable: Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements.
• Desirable: Level 3 or higher qualification in early years education.
• Desirable: Experience in a leadership or managerial role within an early years setting.

Safeguarding and Equality

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts and enhanced checks will be undertaken as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

The Academy is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti‑discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs, and we do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or disability.