Assistant Head Teacher

🏫 John Perry Primary School
📍 Barking and Dagenham💷 £68,361 – £74,479⏱ Full Time
📅 Posted Today📅 Closes 24 Jun 2026🔗 Via Tes Jobs
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Job Title: Assistant Head Teacher Salary: Leadership Scale L6-L10 Contract type: Full time Accountable to: The Head Teacher Responsible for: HLLSAs, Swimming Teacher and designated staff within areas of responsibility About the Role We are seeking an exceptional and ambitious leader to join our senior leadership team as Assistant Head Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and inspirational educator to play a key role in driving school improvement, raising standards and ensuring the best possible outcomes for all pupils. The successful candidate will be a highly effective classroom practitioner with a proven track record of leadership and impact. They will share our commitment to excellence, inclusion and the development of every child, both academically and personally. Key Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Head Teacher, the Assistant Head Teacher will: · Lead and manage designated areas of school improvement and operational responsibility. · Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the School Development Plan. · Support the Head Teacher in maintaining high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour, attendance and safeguarding. · Promote a culture of high expectations, inclusion and continuous improvement. · Contribute to the strategic leadership of the school as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team. About You We are looking for a candidate who: Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Has substantial successful teaching experience and a strong record of leadership. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Has the ability to inspire, challenge and support both staff and pupils. Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and ensuring every child thrives. Can think strategically while maintaining a strong operational focus. Shares our vision, values and commitment to educational excellence. We Offer A supportive and ambitious leadership team. Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to l

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