Assistant Headteacher
| Posting date: | 25 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,870.00 to £56,154.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 January 2026 |
| Location: | SE1 7PB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | JobsinED Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ASSISTANTHEADTE-251225-0741 |
Summary
Assistant Headteacher | Transformational Leadership in Dynamic Lambeth School
Ignite your career as an Assistant Headteacher in one of Lambeth’s most progressive schools, where your vision will inspire both colleagues and students. This is a prime opportunity for an ambitious, values-driven school leader eager to drive whole-school transformation and nurture a culture of excellence. If you’re passionate about shaping the direction of teaching and championing the very best for every pupil, this Assistant Headteacher post will let you shape futures on a grand scale.
Join a vibrant, forward-thinking school dedicated to continuous improvement, innovation, and unlocking potential. Here, Assistant Headteachers work shoulder-to-shoulder with a talented SLT in a highly collaborative, supportive environment rated ‘Good to Outstanding’. You’ll gain unrivalled exposure to all aspects of strategic school leadership, learn from trailblazing mentors, and hone your skills through sector-leading CPD designed for rapid progression.
Key Highlights:
• Assistant Headteacher – crucial senior leadership placement
• Salary: Outer London MPS/UPS (£37,870 • £56,154) per year
• Lambeth: superbly connected, diverse, vibrant community
• School Ofsted: Good to Outstanding – real improvement culture
• Exceptional CPD, executive coaching, and internal promotion pathways
• High-impact for experienced, passionate teachers or aspiring senior leaders
• Dynamic environment: modern facilities, cutting-edge technology, thriving team
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Leading key areas of teaching and learning, driving outstanding classroom practice
• Shaping strategic vision—delivering robust school improvement plans
• Mentoring, supporting, and developing talented middle leaders and staff
• Overseeing behaviour, inclusion, or curriculum areas, according to your strengths
• Modelling inspirational leadership for staff, pupils, and the wider school community
Ideal Assistant Headteacher for this Lambeth School:
• UK-trained teacher with QTS and proven leadership impact
• Current or aspiring Assistant Headteacher with Good or Outstanding graded references
• Strategic thinker able to design and deliver meaningful change
• Inspirational communicator and role model for the whole school
• Reflective, resilient, ambitious—and genuinely passionate about school improvement
Why Join This Lambeth School?:
• Be part of a renowned SLT with a national reputation for talent development
• Access industry-leading leadership CPD and coaching in-house
• Join a culture where innovation, wellbeing, and professional integrity are paramount
• Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and whole-school digital transformation
• Drive measurable, lasting impact on a diverse, energetic pupil community
This Assistant Headteacher role will accelerate your progression in one of Lambeth’s flagship schools. If you’re ready to shape the future, empower teachers, and leave a legacy, apply today—opportunities like this are rare.
Ignite your career as an Assistant Headteacher in one of Lambeth’s most progressive schools, where your vision will inspire both colleagues and students. This is a prime opportunity for an ambitious, values-driven school leader eager to drive whole-school transformation and nurture a culture of excellence. If you’re passionate about shaping the direction of teaching and championing the very best for every pupil, this Assistant Headteacher post will let you shape futures on a grand scale.
Join a vibrant, forward-thinking school dedicated to continuous improvement, innovation, and unlocking potential. Here, Assistant Headteachers work shoulder-to-shoulder with a talented SLT in a highly collaborative, supportive environment rated ‘Good to Outstanding’. You’ll gain unrivalled exposure to all aspects of strategic school leadership, learn from trailblazing mentors, and hone your skills through sector-leading CPD designed for rapid progression.
Key Highlights:
• Assistant Headteacher – crucial senior leadership placement
• Salary: Outer London MPS/UPS (£37,870 • £56,154) per year
• Lambeth: superbly connected, diverse, vibrant community
• School Ofsted: Good to Outstanding – real improvement culture
• Exceptional CPD, executive coaching, and internal promotion pathways
• High-impact for experienced, passionate teachers or aspiring senior leaders
• Dynamic environment: modern facilities, cutting-edge technology, thriving team
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Leading key areas of teaching and learning, driving outstanding classroom practice
• Shaping strategic vision—delivering robust school improvement plans
• Mentoring, supporting, and developing talented middle leaders and staff
• Overseeing behaviour, inclusion, or curriculum areas, according to your strengths
• Modelling inspirational leadership for staff, pupils, and the wider school community
Ideal Assistant Headteacher for this Lambeth School:
• UK-trained teacher with QTS and proven leadership impact
• Current or aspiring Assistant Headteacher with Good or Outstanding graded references
• Strategic thinker able to design and deliver meaningful change
• Inspirational communicator and role model for the whole school
• Reflective, resilient, ambitious—and genuinely passionate about school improvement
Why Join This Lambeth School?:
• Be part of a renowned SLT with a national reputation for talent development
• Access industry-leading leadership CPD and coaching in-house
• Join a culture where innovation, wellbeing, and professional integrity are paramount
• Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and whole-school digital transformation
• Drive measurable, lasting impact on a diverse, energetic pupil community
This Assistant Headteacher role will accelerate your progression in one of Lambeth’s flagship schools. If you’re ready to shape the future, empower teachers, and leave a legacy, apply today—opportunities like this are rare.