Job Description
Assistant Headteacher - Newham, London
Are you a strong primary practitioner with leadership experience ready to step into a senior leadership role?
Are you currently a middle leader looking to progress, or an existing Assistant Head seeking a new challenge from September 2026?
Would you welcome the opportunity to shape whole-school priorities such as curriculum development, assessment and standards, or Inclusion?
An ambitious and well-regarded 2 Form Entry primary school in Newham, London is seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher from September 2026 on a full-time, permanent basis.
* Assistant Headteacher
* Newham, London
* September 2026 start
* £50,474 - £66,000 (Inner London)
* Substantial TLR available
* 2 Form Entry Primary School
* OFSTED Outstanding
* Excellent transport links
* Clear progression pathway
As part of the school's continued growth and development, the Headteacher is strengthening the Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will have a class teaching commitment (likely within Upper KS2) and will take strategic responsibility for either Curriculum & Standards or Inclusion across the school, depending on experience and expertise.
The school is open to different leadership specialisms and is keen to appoint someone who brings energy, vision and a commitment to raising outcomes for all pupils.
The successful candidate will:
* Hold QTS and have strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum
* Be an experienced middle leader or current Assistant Headteacher
* Demonstrate a proven impact on pupil progress and whole-school improvement
* Have the confidence to lead, inspire and support colleagues
* Be ambitious and keen to develop further professionally
The school offers, Newham:
* Dedicated leadership time
* A well-resourced learning environment
* A collaborative and forward-thinking SLT
* High-quality CPD and leadership development (including NPQ qualifications)
* A positive staff culture with regular team events
* Clear opportunities for progression, including potential Deputy Headship in the future
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven leader who is ready to make a significant contribution within a supportive and high-performing school community.
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Assistant Headteacher - Newham, London