Job overview
Are you passionate about changing the life chances of young people?
At Barclay Primary School we live, work, and learn through our five values:
· ASPIRATION – Aspiring to be the best that we can be.
· KINDNESS – Being kind to everybody – our peers, staff, and the community.
· RESPECT – We listen to one another, we take feedback and we improve.
· HONESTY – We always tell the truth.
· RESPONSIBILITY - We take responsibility for our actions.
We are a popular and fully inclusive primary school and serve the community in the East London area. As a co-educational, six-form entry primary school, Barclay is one of the largest and most high-performing primary schools in the country. Judged by Ofsted in May 2016 and November 2021 to be "outstanding" across all categories, Barclay has risen from the bottom 5% of schools nationally in 2008 to sustain a place in the top 3% of schools nationally.
As a school, we benefit from being part of the Lion Academy Trust and deploying the proven systems and pedagogies to inform how we operate. From the highly resilient IT infrastructure to the fully resourced and sequenced curriculum - we proudly function as part of the family of Trust schools and celebrate the opportunities that being part of a high-performing trust affords us.
OFSTED Inspection – February 2026
Pupils learn to be resilient and independent learners”
* Exceptional: Achievement, Early Years, Leadership and Governance
* Strong Standard: Attendance and Behaviour, Curriculum and Teaching, Inclusion, Personal Development and Wellbeing
* Safeguarding Standards Met
Inspected under the new OFSTED framework in October 2021 - "OUTSTANDING"
Application information:
Are you an outstanding teacher and now want to make that step into Leadership to have a wider impact on Children? Are you not getting the opportunity to progress within your current school? Do you have a relentless focus on improving outcomes & life chances for all pupils irrespective of context or situation? Then this role may be for you!
This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Head of School to join our team at Barclay Primary (Hoe Street) to make a positive impact in raising standards and the quality of experience for our children.
Working with the Head of School and also alongside the wider leadership team, you will be based at our Canterbury Road site and will be responsible for raising standards and ensuring these standards are consistently applied across the Early Years/KS1 year groups.
We are seeking an Assistant Head Teacher who is:
● Able to lead, motivate, challenge and inspire whole school communities
● Committed to achieving the highest possible standards of learning and teaching
● Dynamic and enthusiastic with the vision and energy to help lead schools to excellence
● Friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills and a passion for teaching
● Experienced in school improvement with a proven track record of success and strong leadership in developing some aspect of teaching and learning.
Just some of the reasons that Lion Academy Trust is your next career choice:
● Lively, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling
● A dynamic and dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children
● Career progression and leadership opportunities
● A supportive and forward-thinking Trust Board, Parental Advisory Body and parent community
● Excellent opportunities for further professional development, through the Lion Academy Trust.
● Competitive salaries and pay progression – annual pay increments having previously provided a boost even when these were frozen nationally.
● Support for bicycle/e-bike and IT equipment purchases via salary sacrifice schemes.
● Cashback/discounts on large purchases, including consumer goods, technology and travel, across a range of leading retailers from your Day 1
● Access to our free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their families, which offers financial, legal and relationship advice among other things.
● Access to our Well-being Programme with an app that includes webinars, online fitness sessions and nutritional advice.
● Additional non-contact time over and above statutory PPA time for teaching staff supported by mentors and leaders.
● A fully resourced, sequenced curriculum across 11 subjects.
Unlimited access to continuous professional development through providers such as The National College and The Key throughout your career with us.
● Reduced marking requirements due to the development of Assessment Proficient Learners.
● Meeting or exceeding nationally agreed terms and conditions for both teaching and support staff.
● Clear and well-implemented policies and professional standards in key areas such as behaviour, parental engagement, and supporting staff in challenging situations.
● Access to shared knowledge, expertise and best practice from staff at other Trust schools.
The successful candidate will raise expectations and aspirations, promote the Trust’s pedagogy for highly effective learning and help achieve positive outcomes for children. We offer you a great opportunity to develop your career in a well-respected, Multi Academy Trust working with a forward thinking, vibrant and very supportive team.
Your interview day is a mutual process aligned to helping you decide if Barclay is the place to advance your career. We aim to make it as supportive as possible. Please can I ask that should you have any questions, these are sent to Maria Hounsell, our School HR Manager: m.hounsell@barclayprimary.net. Maria will be happy to discuss your specific requirements and answer any questions that you may have.
Interview date: to be arranged mutually with the candidate.
On behalf of the staff and children at Barclay, I look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.