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Assistant Headteacher- Assessment and Curriculum

Job details
Posting date: 21 June 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 July 2025
Location: London, N19 4JA
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 864a06b4-4554-4eee-971f-5e7a59889a9d

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join the Duncombe School Community – Where Ambition Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to make a difference in a vibrant, inclusive, and high-achieving inner-city school? AtDuncombe Primary School, we are proud of ourwonderful children,supportive staff team, and a warm, welcoming community that valuescollaboration, care, and high expectations.

We are looking for anon-class-based assistant head teacher and we are offering a unique opportunity to drive our curriculum across the school – ideal for professionals looking to broaden their experience anddevelop their career in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment. Every member of our team plays a crucial role in driving outstanding outcomes for all our pupils.

At Duncombe, you’ll find a culture of encouragement, creativity, and ambition. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step, this is a school where your professional journey will be supported and celebrated.

We stronglyrecommend a visit– come and see for yourself what makes Duncombe such a special place to work and learn.

Inspire. Grow. Achieve – Together at Duncombe.

At Duncombe Primary School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

References will be taken following short listing.

Closing date: Midnight 03/07/25

Interviews: w/c 07/07/25

What the school offers its staff

Islington Council staff benefits apply

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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