Assistant Head Teacher
Location: Ealing, West London
Contract: Full-time, Summer Term 2026
Salary: Leadership scale (dependent on experience)
Start Date: April 2026 (or sooner if available)
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Ready to step into senior leadership and actually make a difference?
This isn’t one of those roles where you’re handed a title and a mountain of admin. This is your chance to shape a school, support staff properly, and see the impact of your work every single day.
We’re working with a welcoming and forward-thinking primary school in Ealing looking for an Assistant Head Teacher to join them for the Summer Term. The school has a strong sense of community, a supportive Head, and a team that genuinely pulls together, no lone wolves here.
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What you’ll be getting stuck into:
* Supporting the Head Teacher with day-to-day leadership and school improvement
* Leading on teaching and learning, helping great teaching become the norm, not the exception
* Coaching and developing staff, from ECTs finding their feet to experienced teachers refining their craft
* Playing a key role in behaviour, safeguarding, and creating a calm, purposeful school environment
* Working closely with parents, staff, and pupils to keep everything running smoothly
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The kind of leader they’re looking for:
* An experienced teacher with proven impact in the classroom
* Someone who’s already taken on leadership responsibilities or ready for that next step
* Calm, confident, and approachable, the kind of person staff naturally turn to
* Passionate about building a positive school culture where both pupils and staff thrive
* Strong understanding of curriculum, assessment, and school improvement strategies
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Why this school?
* Supportive SLT who actually support, not just delegate
* Engaged pupils who enjoy learning and respond well to strong leadership
* A collaborative team culture, think shared ideas, not silos
* A real opportunity to leave your mark, even within a single term
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Why Protocol Education?
* Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella faff
* FREE access to our CPD Academy to support your leadership journey
* A dedicated consultant who gets what you’re looking for
* Opportunities across London if you’re exploring longer-term leadership roles
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Interested?
If you’re ready to step up, lead with confidence, and make a real impact this summer, let’s have a chat. No pressure, just a conversation about whether this feels like the right fit for you.
Apply now or get in touch to find out more.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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