Assistant Headteacher - Primary School
Brent, North West London
Full-Time | ASAP or January
QTS & Strong KS2 Experience Essential
SANZA Teaching Agency is working with a welcoming and ambitious primary school in Brent to recruit an experienced and inspirational Assistant Headteacher for September.
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding primary practitioner and experienced leader to join the school's Senior Leadership Team, with a particular responsibility for driving standards and supporting teaching and learning across Key Stage 2.
The Headteacher is specifically looking for someone with substantial and successful KS2 experience. You must have an excellent understanding of teaching and learning across Years 3-6, the KS2 National Curriculum, assessment and pupil progress.
Applications are welcomed from existing Assistant Headteachers, as well as highly successful KS2 Phase Leaders, Year Group Leaders or experienced middle leaders who are ready to progress into senior leadership.
The Role
Working closely with the Headteacher and SLT, you will play an important role in the strategic and day-to-day leadership of the school.
Key responsibilities will include:
Providing strong and visible leadership across KS2
Driving consistently high standards of teaching and learning
Monitoring attainment and pupil progress across Years 3-6
Supporting and developing teachers through coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback
Monitoring teaching through learning walks, observations, book scrutiny and pupil voice
Supporting the continued development of the KS2 curriculum
Ensuring high standards in reading, writing and mathematics
Leading and contributing to pupil progress meetings
Identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective strategies
Developing the effectiveness of middle and subject leaders
Leading staff meetings and professional development
Supporting behaviour, inclusion and pastoral provision
Contributing to the School Development Plan and wider school improvement
Supporting preparations for external review and inspection
Promoting a strong culture of safeguarding throughout the schoolThe successful candidate will be a visible, approachable and hands-on leader who remains closely connected to classroom practice.
The Successful Candidate
To be considered for this Assistant Headteacher position, you will need:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Substantial KS2 teaching experience - essential
A strong track record as an excellent classroom practitioner
Successful leadership experience within a primary school
Excellent knowledge of the KS2 National Curriculum
Strong understanding of KS2 assessment and pupil progress
Experience improving teaching and learning
Experience coaching and developing other teachers
Strong curriculum knowledge
High expectations for behaviour and achievement
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Confidence supporting and challenging colleagues
A collaborative and positive approach to leadership
Strong knowledge of safeguarding and inclusion
Strong KS2 Experience Is Essential
For this particular appointment, the school requires someone with a genuine depth of KS2 experience.
You should understand the expectations across Years 3-6, including curriculum progression, assessment, pupil outcomes and preparing children successfully for the transition to secondary school.
Candidates whose experience has predominantly been within EYFS or KS1 without significant KS2 experience are unlikely to be suitable.
Who Should Apply?
This could be an excellent next step for:
An existing Assistant Headteacher looking for a new challenge
A successful KS2 Phase Leader
An experienced Upper KS2/Year 6 Leader
A strong English or Maths Leader with significant KS2 experience
An ambitious primary middle leader ready to progress into SLTPrevious Assistant Headteacher experience is desirable but not essential if you can demonstrate strong leadership impact and are ready for senior leadership.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced KS2 teacher and primary leader looking for your next leadership opportunity in Brent, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your up-to-date CV or contact Paige at SANZA Teaching Agency for further information and a confidential discussion.
Assistant Headteacher | Primary Leadership | KS2 | Phase Leader | Senior Leadership | Primary Teacher | Brent | North West London | September Start
Salary description
£47500.00 - £70000.00 per year