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Assistant Headteacher
Assistant Headteacher – Visionary Leadership in a Top London Setting
Step into your future as an Assistant Headteacher at an exceptional, forward-thinking school in Kensington and Chelsea! This is the pivotal opportunity serious educators and ambitious leaders crave – to forge educational innovation, drive whole-school progress, and shape both the present and future of an inspirational learning community. If you are an impactful leader ready to elevate standards, mentor talent, and use your passion to influence every facet of school life, join a team that welcomes your ambition and drive to achieve greatness.
Joining as an Assistant Headteacher, you’ll immerse yourself in one of London's most dynamic environments, working closely with a Headteacher renowned for strategic vision and transformative leadership. This is a school where high expectations meet extensive support: you'll hone your leadership skills through sophisticated CPD, lead innovation in teaching and learning, and access unrivalled opportunities for professional growth. Here, world-class facilities, a culture of open collaboration, and Outstanding-rated support staff will enable you to achieve extraordinary personal and professional impact.
Key Highlights:
- Assistant Headteacher post – crucial senior leadership role
- From £160 - £200 per day – competitive for London’s elite
- Kensington and Chelsea location – vibrant, highly sought-after area
- School Ofsted: Outstanding in all areas
- Exceptional CPD, shadowing Headteachers, rapid pathway to Deputy Head
- Ideal for experienced, impact-driven Good/Outstanding teachers ready for SLT
- Expansive grounds, STEAM labs, bespoke leadership mentoring
- Ethos built on innovation, excellence, and community engagement
What You'll Be Doing:
- Leading staff teams and initiatives to raise standards across key phases
- Developing and delivering innovative whole-school strategy
- Driving school improvement through impactful line management
- Leading on pastoral care and safeguarding, ensuring student success
- Supporting curriculum development and assessment moderation
- Coaching and mentoring aspiring middle leaders
- Collaborating on inclusion, diversity, and enrichment programmes
Ideal "Assistant Headteacher" for this Kensington and Chelsea School:
- UK-trained, with QTS (essential)
- Proven impact as a current Assistant or experienced Middle Leader
- Consistently Good to Outstanding graded references
- Instructional leader with exceptional classroom and behaviour practice
- Deeply invested in student achievement, wellbeing, and enrichment
- Charismatic, resilient, and driven to deliver measurable whole-school improvement
- Strategic thinker, outstanding communicator, passionate educator
Why Join This Kensington and Chelsea School?:
- Inspirational senior team – lead alongside nationally recognised educators
- Tailored, high-impact leadership CPD with rapid promotion prospects
- Unrivalled support from expert pastoral, SEND, and admin staff
- Energising culture of ambition, improvement, inclusivity
- Outstanding student behaviour and parental engagement
- Access to cutting-edge educational technology and resources
- Opportunities to innovate and lead consultancy projects across a Trust
If you’re ready to make your mark as Assistant Headteacher, this is the gold-standard leadership role in Kensington and Chelsea. Be part of a school where your expertise will define next-level achievement and influence hundreds of lives. Arrange your confidential discussion or fast-track your application – this could be the defining move of your career.
How to Apply
Seize this rare opportunity to shape young minds in Kensington and Chelsea — applications for Assistant Headteacher and Primary School Teacher roles are being reviewed right now! Don’t miss your chance to make a meaningful impact; submit your application today to be considered for imminent interview slots. Doors are open, but not for long!
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Central London school from ASAP.
Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!