Assistant Headteacher (Key Stage 2) – North West London – Up to £70,000 – Full‑Time – Starting September (or sooner by negotiation)
Overview
Ready to take the next step into senior leadership? SANZA Teaching Agency is partnering with a highly respected and ambitious primary school in North West London to recruit an exceptional Assistant Headteacher responsible for Key Stage 2 (Years 3‑6). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced middle or senior leader who is passionate about raising standards, developing staff and ensuring every child achieves their full potential. Working alongside an inspirational Headteacher and experienced leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the school while leading teaching and learning across Key Stage 2.
The Role
As Assistant Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership across Years 3‑6, ensuring consistently high standards of teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Leading and managing Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6)
- Driving improvements in teaching, learning and assessment
- Coaching, mentoring and developing teachers across the phase
- Leading pupil progress meetings and using assessment data to raise attainment
- Supporting curriculum development across Key Stage 2
- Monitoring teaching through observations, learning walks and book scrutinies
- Leading behaviour and pastoral support within the phase
- Working closely with SEND, Inclusion and wider leadership teams to ensure excellent outcomes for every child
- Contributing to whole‑school improvement planning and school self‑evaluation
- Developing future leaders through coaching and professional development
- Building strong relationships with parents, governors and the wider community
- Deputising for senior leaders when required
About You
The successful candidate will:
- Be an experienced Primary Teacher with substantial Key Stage 2 experience
- Have successful experience leading a year group, phase, curriculum area or wider school initiative
- Demonstrate a proven track record of improving teaching and pupil outcomes
- Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with excellent knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum
- Be passionate about staff development and instructional coaching
- Be highly organised, resilient and solutions‑focused
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Inspire, motivate and support both staff and pupils to achieve excellence
- Hold QTS and have experience within a UK primary school
- Previous senior leadership experience is welcomed, although ambitious Phase Leaders, Assistant Phase Leaders and experienced Middle Leaders looking for their first Assistant Headteacher position are encouraged to apply
Benefits
The successful candidate will benefit from:
- A supportive and forward‑thinking Headteacher
- An experienced and collaborative Senior Leadership Team
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning
- Excellent professional development and leadership opportunities
- A strong culture of collaboration, wellbeing and continuous improvement
- Modern facilities and excellent teaching resources
- The opportunity to genuinely shape the future of Key Stage 2 across the school
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