Assistant Headteacher

Westleaschool; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

* Assistant HeadteacherNEW# Assistant HeadteacherEmployerLocation: London, Greater LondonContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: L12-L16, (Outer London) £65,629.00 - £72,144.00Posted: 12th February 2026Start Date: 1st September 2026Expires: 2nd March 2026 12:00 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 1st September 2026Job ID: 1534453Start Date: 1st September 2026* Contract Type :Permanent* Contract Length: Permanent* Job ID: 1534453* Share :**Education is, at its heart, a people business: people helping people. Our first commitment is always to our colleagues. We invest in development, prioritise wellbeing, and encourage leaders at every level to support and serve their teams.**You’ll oversee the day-to-day operational leadership of a campus site or provision.You'll lead strategy and implementation in agreed areas (e.g., a key stage, curriculum domain, teaching & learning, assessment, inclusion, behaviour, attendance, staff development).**Leadership at West Lea is about being People First.****We’re looking for a leader who:**• Shares our commitment in bringing our magic formula to life, Flourishing people = Flourishing pupils = Flourishing communities.• Is able to demonstrate vision, resilience and empathy, and evidence the capacity to serve others with love, remove barriers and create opportunities for everyone• Is a committed and passionate about working with learners with a wide and diverse range of SEND• Is an enthusiastic and committed teacher who can lead, motivate and inspire their class teams and learners to have high expectations• Is an advocate for our Learning for Life approach, putting independence and life skills at the heart of the curriculum alongside ambitious academic expectations• Is a lifelong learner who continues to develop and grow personally and professionally• Is able to work well with others: we’re one school and one team.We want you to feel comfortable and confident in applying for the role and to provide you with the information you need to decide whether it’s right for you. We welcome questions and would love to show you around.**Tours are taking place with Emma Driver, Head of School, on the following dates:****Tuesday 24th February, 1330-1430****Friday 27th February, 1330-1430**If you would like to visit on any of the above dates, please contact us.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:West Lea School, Staff and the governing body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Our recruitment process is rigorous and appointments made are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, a medical check and satisfactory references and right to work checks.Please note, CVs will not be accepted. As part of our Safer Recruitment process, our application form must be completed in full.### West Lea School