Assistant Headteacher - Allfarthing Primary School - Greater London

Assistant Headteacher - Allfarthing Primary School - Greater London

Permanent Contract
Required September 2026

Allfarthing Primary School Excellence for All

Allfarthing Primary School is a community that thrives on ambition, warmth and a shared belief that every pupil deserves an exceptional education. Located in the heart of Wandsworth, our school is a place where innovation meets community excellence. We are proud of our vibrant, diverse community and our commitment to providing a nurturing and aspirational environment.

Joining us means joining a team that is genuinely supportive. We know that leadership can be demanding, which is why we prioritise a culture of collaboration. Working at Allfarthing means being part of a forward-thinking leadership team that values your voice, respects your expertise and encourages you to take risks in the pursuit of excellence.

Above all we are looking for a practitioner who will play a key role in contributing to our ethos of Excellence for All. We are seeking to appoint an individual who is passionate about living our school values, Be Kind - Be Safe - Go Above and Beyond, embracing the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of all our pupils.

What we are looking for:

• A strategic, creative and forward thinker, with the drive and enthusiasm to develop the highest expectations of teaching and learning across the school.
• An individual with a strong commitment to promoting inclusion and diversity through strategic planning.
• An excellent practitioner with a proven track record of driving teaching and learning across a school.  
• A leader with a strong understanding of both relational and restorative practice when supporting behaviour.
• A confident speaker with experience in leading presentations to a wide range of stakeholders.
• An individual who can demonstrate previous whole-school impact and improvement in an area of responsibility. 
• A practitioner who is evidence-informed in their decision-making.
• An excellent communicator who works inclusively with all stakeholders. 
• A practitioner who inspires and motivates staff and children. 

This role will consist of two days of teaching commitments a week. 

We offer:

• A chance to thrive in a highly ambitious school, working in partnership with a leadership team that is passionate about continued school development. 
• A team dedicated to constant improvement, innovation and evaluation based around our ‘Allfarthing Absolutes’ – oracy, metacognition, adaptive learning and assessment for learning. 
• Motivated children who are keen to learn and are enthusiastic about school. External partners regularly spotlight our outstanding behaviour for learning.
• A genuine commitment to inclusion. We are currently being assessed to be a Centre of Excellence for the Inclusion Quality Mark, have retained our National Wellbeing Award and have been nominated by Wandsworth to share our practice at a London-wide inclusion showcase in July. 
• A restorative behaviour approach based on relational practice and with kindness at its heart.
• A school with an increasing pupil roll and financial reserves to safeguard future development.
• The school has excellent travel links with free parking available on site.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Alternatively, these can be found on the school website https://www.allfarthing.org.uk/Vacancies/

For any further information please contact either SBM Debbie Tyson Gooden or to the Headteacher James Heale. 

Completed application should be returned to the school either by email info@allfarthing.wandsworth.sch.uk or post.

Visits are warmly encouraged and our Headteacher will be available on Wednesday 29th April (9am – 12pm), Thursday 30th April (1pm – 3pm), Wednesday 6th May (9am – 3pm) and Thursday 7th May (2pm – 4:40pm). 

Closing date: Monday 11th May 2026 (1pm)
Interviews: Week commencing 18th May 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.

Allfarthing Primary School
St Ann’s Crescent, Wandsworth
London, SW18 2LR
Tel: 020 8874 1301 
E-mail: info@allfarthing.wandsworth.sch.uk
Group 3 Roll 403, Age 3 - 11