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Assistant Headteacher

Job details
Posting date: 04 June 2026
Salary: £190.00 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 July 2026
Location: SE10 9NN
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ASSISTANTHEADTE-260604-6756

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Summary

Assistant Headteacher – Transformative Leadership Role in Greenwich

Step into a defining leadership opportunity as Assistant Headteacher in an ambitious, high-achieving Greenwich school. This is your chance to champion excellence, drive impactful initiatives, and inspire staff and students every single day. Dynamic, strategic thinkers ready to shape whole-school culture and raise achievement are urged to apply for this pivotal Assistant Headteacher role.

As Assistant Headteacher, you'll accelerate your expertise in educational leadership, gaining first-hand experience of curriculum innovation, strategic planning, and people management in a Good to Outstanding environment. With outstanding facilities, high-performing colleagues, and an invested leadership team, you will flourish as a trusted part of this school's senior leadership, all while developing advanced skillsets for headship and beyond.

Key Highlights:
• Assistant Headteacher Leadership post – up to £190 per day DOE
• Located in vibrant, diverse Greenwich – central to innovation
• Rated Good to Outstanding by Ofsted – progressive and aspirational
• Unrivalled CPD, mentoring, and rapid career progression pathways
• Designed for exceptional current or aspiring Assistant Headteachers
• Modern learning spaces, specialist resources, and cutting-edge tech

What You’ll Be Doing:
• Shaping and implementing transformative whole-school visions with the Headteacher
• Leading on teaching and learning standards, curriculum development, and pedagogy
• Mentoring, supporting, and upskilling staff to raise the bar across departments
• Using data-driven strategies to boost student attainment and wellbeing
• Fostering a culture of inclusivity, ambition, and relentless improvement
• Driving new initiatives in SEND, safeguarding, and pastoral support

Ideal "Assistant Headteacher" for this Greenwich School:
• UK-trained educator with QTS and robust classroom leadership experience
• Proven track record in raising standards and leading impactful change
• Outstanding references and a creative, solutions-driven approach
• Inspiring communicator — able to engage colleagues at all levels
• Ambitious professional aiming for future headship or system leadership
• Passionate about every child’s progress and holistic development

Why Join This Greenwich School?:
• Supportive, forward-thinking senior leadership team
• Abundant CPD and mentorship – invest in your own upward trajectory
• Culture of collaboration, creativity, and high expectations
• First-class wellbeing initiatives and staff recognition
• Vibrant, engaged community and exceptional behaviour ethos

Chart your path as an Assistant Headteacher and redefine what’s possible – this Greenwich school offers you the keys to transformational leadership and hands-on, visionary impact. Apply now to take your next step towards executive-level education influence – interviews are ongoing.

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