Assistant Headteacher Temporary

Position: Assistant Headteacher (Permanent, Contract, Temporary)
Location: Ellingham

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.

If this role is of interest, please contact Academics on (phone number removed).

Assistant Headteacher - Newham, London