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Assistant Headteacher

Job details
Posting date: 12 March 2026
Salary: £50,000.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 11 April 2026
Location: IG11 8HE
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ASSISTANTHEADTE-260312-1213

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Summary

Assistant Headteacher – Transformational Leadership Role in Barking and Dagenham

Seize a rare opportunity to become an Assistant Headteacher at one of Barking and Dagenham’s most forward-thinking schools. Step into an influential position where your vision, innovation, and commitment will shape the educational journey and aspirations of students and staff alike. This opening is for a dynamic Assistant Headteacher ready to join a thriving, supportive team and amplify an already high-performing environment – perfect for ambitious leaders seeking their next defining challenge.

Joining this school as an Assistant Headteacher means stepping into an environment bursting with ambition and collaboration. You will directly impact school strategy, policy, and culture, acquiring outstanding hands-on experience in leadership, staff development, and change management. This school is renowned for its excellent learning climate, world-class facilities, and a culture that nurtures careers. You’ll gain industry-leading CPD, visionary mentorship, and a chance to drive outstanding results—from day one.

Key Highlights:
• Assistant Headteacher – Senior leadership post influencing whole-school direction
• Up to £50,000 DOE Per Year – Exceptionally competitive for the right leader
• Prime Barking and Dagenham location – Vibrant, diverse, and commutable
• School is Ofsted graded Good to Outstanding – Consistently high standards
• Unrivalled CPD, pathways to headship, and leadership coaching
• Ideal for UK-trained teachers with a proven record of school improvement
• Modern teaching environment – advanced tech, inspiring spaces, and cohesive teams

What You'll Be Doing:
• Leading curriculum innovation and quality assurance across key stages
• Driving strategic initiatives to maximise pupil progress and staff wellbeing
• Supporting and mentoring teaching teams – raising classroom excellence
• Collaborating with SLT to shape policy, assessment, and safeguarding
• Championing inclusion, diversity, and a culture of uncompromising aspiration

Ideal "Assistant Headteacher" for this Barking and Dagenham School:
• UK-trained educator with QTS and inspiring leadership credentials
• Strong head for change management, with a history of raising standards
• Outstanding references reflecting impact and drive
• Experience in coaching or mentoring desired; shaping staff culture essential
• Ambitious, resilient, and committed to transformative school improvement

Why Join This Barking and Dagenham School?:
• Exceptional community ethos – pupil-centred and ambitious for all
• Supportive, approachable Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team
• Transparent career progression mapped for leadership talent
• Wide-ranging CPD, coaching, and peer networks
• Access to outstanding facilities and resources to realise your vision

Draw your next line in educational leadership. As an Assistant Headteacher here in Barking and Dagenham, you will unlock unrivalled professional achievement, surrounded by a passionate and values-driven staff. Shortlisting is ongoing – step forward for a future-shaping role now.

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