Assistant Headteacher (Teaching Role)
| Posting date: | 28 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, N4 3RB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 10bc96c0-3519-42e8-a559-fc616e5da358 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early years teacher with QTS who is passionate about high-quality early education and keen to make a whole-school impact. The role combines teaching responsibilities with a significant strategic leadership remit, particularly in curriculum planning and implementation across the school.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
• Is a passionate and experienced early years teacher with a deep understanding of the EYFS.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Has proven ability to inspire, support, and challenge practitioners.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to continuous school improvement.
• Brings creativity, resilience, and a child-centred approach to all aspects of their work.
Please address all points in the person specification document when completing your personal statement
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
• Work as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting the Headteacher in all aspects of school leadership.
• Lead on curriculum development, ensuring a cohesive, inspiring, and consistent approach across all age groups.
• Support staff in planning, assessment, and high-quality pedagogical practice.
• Contribute to school self-evaluation, improvement planning, and quality assurance.
• Model outstanding practice and provide coaching or mentoring as required.
Teaching & Learning
• Teach a class as part of the weekly timetable and maintain high expectations for all learners.
• Create a stimulating environment that supports children’s development across all areas of the EYFS.
• Ensure teaching is inclusive, responsive, and underpinned by effective assessment.
• Work closely with families, promoting positive relationships and supporting children’s well-being.
Curriculum & Pedagogy
• Lead the design, monitoring, and evaluation of the curriculum across the school.
• Ensure the curriculum reflects the needs, interests, and development of all children.
• Embed purposeful play, high-quality interactions, and strong pedagogy across the setting.
• Keep up to date with research, national developments, and best practice in early years education.
What the school offers its staff
We Offer:
• A welcoming, nurturing school community with a strong team ethos.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• A well-resourced, large, engaging learning environment.
• Supportive leadership and governing body committed to staff well-being.
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.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early years teacher with QTS who is passionate about high-quality early education and keen to make a whole-school impact. The role combines teaching responsibilities with a significant strategic leadership remit, particularly in curriculum planning and implementation across the school.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
• Is a passionate and experienced early years teacher with a deep understanding of the EYFS.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Has proven ability to inspire, support, and challenge practitioners.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to continuous school improvement.
• Brings creativity, resilience, and a child-centred approach to all aspects of their work.
Please address all points in the person specification document when completing your personal statement
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
• Work as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting the Headteacher in all aspects of school leadership.
• Lead on curriculum development, ensuring a cohesive, inspiring, and consistent approach across all age groups.
• Support staff in planning, assessment, and high-quality pedagogical practice.
• Contribute to school self-evaluation, improvement planning, and quality assurance.
• Model outstanding practice and provide coaching or mentoring as required.
Teaching & Learning
• Teach a class as part of the weekly timetable and maintain high expectations for all learners.
• Create a stimulating environment that supports children’s development across all areas of the EYFS.
• Ensure teaching is inclusive, responsive, and underpinned by effective assessment.
• Work closely with families, promoting positive relationships and supporting children’s well-being.
Curriculum & Pedagogy
• Lead the design, monitoring, and evaluation of the curriculum across the school.
• Ensure the curriculum reflects the needs, interests, and development of all children.
• Embed purposeful play, high-quality interactions, and strong pedagogy across the setting.
• Keep up to date with research, national developments, and best practice in early years education.
What the school offers its staff
We Offer:
• A welcoming, nurturing school community with a strong team ethos.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• A well-resourced, large, engaging learning environment.
• Supportive leadership and governing body committed to staff well-being.
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.