Type of Position: Assistant Head ( Teaching & Learning

Assistant Head (Teaching and Learning) St. Michael's Primary - Bexley

Type of Position:
Assistant Head ( Teaching & Learning)

Subject:
Leadership

Start Date:

ASAP

Closing Date: 9th March 2026

St Michael’s Church of England Primary School is seeking a highly skilled Assistant Headteacher for Teaching and Learning to join our senior leadership team. The successful candidate will be a confident classroom practitioner with a clear moral purpose, high expectations for all pupils, and the ability to inspire colleagues through collaboration and example. You will work closely with the leadership team to drive standards, develop staff and ensure that every child flourishes academically, socially and spiritually.

The role is class‑based and is advertised as a full time position; considerations for part‑time will be considered.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner with leadership potential, or an experienced middle leader ready for the next step, to play a key role in shaping teaching, learning and wider school improvement.

St Michael’s is a one‑form entry primary school with a Nursery and Resource Provision for children with a Speech, Language and Communication need. We are proud to be part of the Southwark Diocesan Board of Education Multi Academy Trust (SDBE MAT), which provides strong professional networks, shared expertise and strategic support.

Our Christian vision of ‘You are the light of the world’ underpins all aspects of school life and shapes our commitment to aspiration for all.

We offer:

• A school deeply committed to equity, inclusion and pupil wellbeing
• A supportive and values‑driven senior leadership team
• Collaboration and professional support across the SDBE MAT
• High‑quality CPD and leadership development, including NPQs
• Membership of Perkbox, our employee rewards and wellbeing scheme
• Onsite parking

• Be an excellent and reflective classroom practitioner
• Demonstrate high standards of communication and interpersonal skills
• Have the ability to motivate, inspire and support both pupils and colleagues
• Show resilience, initiative and a positive, solution‑focused outlook
• Work effectively as part of a leadership team and wider school community
• Be committed to safeguarding, inclusion and equal opportunities
• Align with and actively promote the Christian ethos of the school

Potential candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the office on  to make an appointment.

St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.