Our client has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher to join the team.

Location: London

Salary: £60k to £70k

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

About The Company:

Our client is a forward-thinking education trust overseeing a family of successful schools. With a clear vision centred on pupil wellbeing and academic excellence, the trust creates nurturing, ambitious environments where both children and staff are supported to reach their full potential.

As part of its continued growth, the trust is seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher who will play a pivotal leadership role within its largest primary school, contributing to strategic development and sustained improvement

Assistant Headteacher - The Role:

This is a senior leadership opportunity to influence both the strategic direction and daily success of a large primary school. You will provide strong phase leadership, ensuring consistent approaches to teaching, learning and assessment, while embedding whole-school policies and expectations. A key part of the role is supporting staff to deliver a high-quality curriculum that drives positive outcomes for all pupils, including those with additional needs.

Alongside raising academic standards you will lead aspects of pastoral care, behaviour and safeguarding to promote a positive and inclusive school culture. You will work closely with SEN staff and external agencies to ensure pupils with special educational needs are well supported. As part of the senior leadership team, you will contribute to school improvement planning, lead change effectively and support the development of colleagues

Assistant Headteacher - Key Responsibilities:

-Work closely with the Head of School and Deputy Headteacher to support the delivery of a rich and balanced curriculum

-Evaluate the quality of teaching, learning and curriculum implementation using assessment information to challenge and support best practice

-Contribute to school improvement planning & lead the implementation of strategic initiatives

-Inspire, guide and support staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences that meet the needs of all pupils, maintaining high expectations for behaviour, engagement and achievement

Assistant Headteacher - You:

-Substantial experience within a primary school, with a strong grasp of effective pedagogy and classroom practice

-Demonstrable leadership experience at middle or senior level

-Experience working within a multi-academy trust or similar collaborative environment

-Proven experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs & promoting inclusive practice

-Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive, professional relationships

Assistant Headteacher - Benefits:

-Access to high-quality leadership development and professional learning opportunities

-Competitive salary aligned with the Leadership Pay Scale

-A strong wellbeing package including Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing initiatives

-Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing and supportive trust

To submit your CV for this exciting Assistant Headteacher opportunity, please click 'Apply' now!

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