Assistant Head Teacher
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School, London, E14 0DE20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
2 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 May 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: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £68,361 - £74,479 GBP per yearInner London Leadership L6 - L10
Pay scale
- £68,361 - £74,479 GBP per yearInner London Leadership L6 - L10
What skills and experience we're looking for
You will lead the strategic development of high‑quality, inclusive provision for pupils with SEND and those who are disadvantaged, ensuring that every child flourishes academically, spiritually and personally.
We are a welcoming and inclusive Catholic primary school in the heart of Tower Hamlets, with a strong Catholic ethos and a diverse, vibrant school community.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced leader, with the NASENCO qualification (or a willingness to undertake it), a proven record of impact in raising standards, and a passion for inclusive education.
You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who can lead, motivate and inspire staff, work effectively with external partners and confidently lead Inclusion in Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School.
In return, we offer happy and enthusiastic pupils, a dedicated and supportive staff team, strong support from governors and parents, and a firm commitment to your professional development and leadership growth.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange an informal discussion or tour with the Executive Headteacher
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- Dedicated Governors
- Supportive parents
- A commitment to the professional development of staff
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A fully resourced school
Further information about the job
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 414 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School website
- Email address
- lucy.henderson@olsj.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0203 764 8860
Come and visit our School (virtually or in person) to see a fully resourced modern learning environment where child and staff thrive under a dynamic and caring staff and leadership team.
https://www.olsj.towerhamlets.sch.uk/from-above
https://www.olsj.towerhamlets.sch.uk/virtual-tour
Are you energetic and committed to excellent teaching and learning in the primary phase.
The Governors of our 2 form entry school wish to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic KS2 Teacher who shows relentless dedication to school improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to become involved with a state of the art school fit for 21st Century learning and part of a thriving community.
The successful candidate will need to:
• Be an excellent, well qualified classroom practitioner
• Be dedicated to raising the achievement of all pupils through high standards and expectations
• Be able to work as part of a vibrant and energetic team
• Have good understanding of the national curriculum
• Provide a positive and effective learning environment to all children in your care
• Inspire, challenge and motivate all learners
· Support the mission, vision and aims of our Catholic Primary School
We can offer:
• Dedicated Governors
• Supportive parents
• A commitment to the professional development of staff
Experienced or newly qualified teachers are welcome to apply.
Arranging a visit to Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lucy.henderson@olsj.co.uk.
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