Assistant Head Teacher
John Perry Primary School, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8UR13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
24 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: The post is full-time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £68,361 to £74,479
Pay scale
- Leadership Scale: L6 to L10
What skills and experience we're looking for
Under the direction of the Head Teacher, the Assistant Head Teacher will:
- Lead and manage designated areas of school improvement and operational responsibility.
- Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the School Development Plan.
- Support the Head Teacher in maintaining high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour, attendance and safeguarding.
- Promote a culture of high expectations, inclusion and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to the strategic leadership of the school as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team.
We are looking for an individual who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Has substantial successful teaching experience and a strong record of leadership.
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Has the ability to inspire, challenge and support both staff and pupils.
- Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and ensuring every child thrives.
- Can think strategically while maintaining a strong operational focus.
- Shares our vision, values and commitment to educational excellence.
What the school offers its staff
John Perry is a 3 form entry Primary School with Additional Resource Provision for which the School has been praised for its inclusive work. The School is vibrant and rewarding place to teach. The most recent Ofsted inspection (December 2018) rating as "Good" show that:
- A supportive and ambitious leadership team.
- Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn.
- Dedicated and talented staff.
- High-quality professional development and leadership opportunities.
- A positive and inclusive school community.
We aim to ensure that every child succeeds to the best of their ability and receives a broad and balanced education which fosters a love of learning for life. Creativity, inclusion and great learning are what we promote and deliver.
We are committed to continuous improvement and developing a sense of shared purpose across our school community. Our School is very well resourced with specialist music teachers, Smart boards in every classroom with iPads and laptops for every year group.
Children benefit from our heated swimming pool, two very large playgrounds and grass playing fields, as well as separate outdoor Nursery and Reception learning areas. Children enjoy freshly cooked lunches with a wide variety of healthy options, prepared by our highly trained catering staff. We work in close partnership with primary and secondary schools in our immediate community of Dagenham.
The school is situated in Dagenham and a five minute walk will get you to Dagenham East Tube station on the District Line. We offer free onsite parking for all our staff.
Further information about the job
We provide training, support and career opportunities to teachers at all stages of career progression, from Early Career Teachers, to Subject Leads through to Middle and Senior Leaders. We are always looking to develop future leaders. If you would like to be part of a diverse, creative and innovative staff team who is committed to make a difference to children’s lives, then our school is the place for you. We can offer you a career pathway with challenge and opportunity.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure at Enhanced level, will be undertaken on all applicants.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About John Perry Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 618 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- John Perry Primary School website
- Email address
- hr@johnperryprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02082704622
John Perry Primary School is a popular 3 form entry primary school. We have wonderful, well-motivated pupils, enthusiastic and committed staff, inspirational senior leaders, supportive parents and excellent links with the community.
Arranging a visit to John Perry Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@johnperryprimary.co.uk.
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