Assistant Head Teacher

Boxgrove Primary School, Greenwich, SE2 9JP

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £62,857.00 - £68,361.00 Annually (Actual)

Assistant Head Teacher job summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make an even greater difference for children?

We are seeking an inspirational and ambitious leader to join our senior leadership team as Assistant Headteacher.

At Boxgrove Primary School, we are proud to be a two-form entry school, judged by OFSTED to be good. We are part of The Compass Eko Trust, a family of 28 schools united by a clear commitment: every child achieving, without exception. Through a knowledge-rich curriculum, strong professional collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence, we support our schools to deliver high-quality education in their communities. Our schools sit at the heart of everything we do. The Trust exists to bring clarity, consistency and support so leaders can focus on what matters most - teaching and learning. Boxgrove is a values-based learning community, committed to the education of the whole child. We believe that our school values are the foundations on which all learning takes place, promoting a sense of community and belonging.

As part of The Compass Eko Trust you will continue to benefit from extensive opportunities for collaboration, professional development and leadership growth across the Trust.

As a member of our team, you will

Be part of a learning community committed to achieving the best for our children

Learn about our creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning
Have access to the latest research and see how we apply it to teaching and learning
Be part of a forward thinking, dynamic team of professionals who see children at the heart of the learning process

As part of our Trust, you will be part of a professional community where:

Schools work together, sharing expertise and improving practice
Staff benefit from strong professional networks and collaboration across schools
Development is supported through coaching, CPD and leadership pathways

What we offer:

Competitive pay and conditions aligned to national frameworks
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
Access to a structured programme of professional development
Opportunities to work across schools and develop your career
Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support
Access to staff benefits and discount schemes
Family-friendly policies and flexible working options where possible

Compass Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our successful candidate will also be health checked and references will be requested before interview. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Compass EKO Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Compass EKO Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Closing date - Friday 16th October
Interviews - Week commencing 19th October

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Boxgrove Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 382 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Boxgrove Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/boxgrove-primary-school-se2-9jp

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