Assistant Headteacher

Bigland Green Primary School, London, E1 2ND

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  18 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 March 2025

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: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership Scale 5 to Scale 9

What skills and experience we're looking for

In addition to carrying out the professional duties of a school teacher (as described in the SchoolTeachers’ Pay and Conditions Document 2024) and being a strong team player in the SchoolLeadership Team (SLT), the Assistant Headteacher will lead a team of two Year groups (e.g. EYFS;KS1; LKS2 or UKS2) and be responsible for:

 raising standards and ensuring good progress and achievement of individuals and groups ofpupils in their teams;

 providing professional challenge and support to ensure great learning which is consistent overtime;

 having overall responsibility for the personal development and well-being of all the pupils inthe team and contribute to those across the school;

 monitoring, evaluating and reviewing aspects of education in accordance with the school’sagreed policy and protocols;

 providing guidance on the curriculum planning, teaching strategies, feedback and assessment,and enrichment activities to team members;

 providing induction and support with performance management, and;

 carrying out other particular duties as assigned by the Headteacher to ensure the effectiverunning of the school and good achievement of all pupils.

The Assistant Headteacher will be an effective member of the School Leadership Team and will play amajor role under the overall direction of the Headteacher in:

 formulating the aims and objectives of the school;

 identifying key priorities and contributing to strategic plans;

 establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved;

 managing staff and resources to that end, and;

 monitoring progress towards their achievement.

The post holder will also undertake any duties of a similar nature, and professional duties of theHeadteacher reasonably delegated to the post-holder by the Headteacher. The duties andresponsibilities of the post may vary from time to time according to the changing needs and prioritiesof the school.

What the school offers its staff

Bigland Green offers:

 curious children who are eager to learn, and have good support from parents;

 additional staff in every year group to support set/group teaching;

 well-established interventions delivered by highly skilled and trained TAs;

 full-time TA in every class with additional LSAs to support pupils with needs;

 established systems to ensure a good work-life balance for all staff members, and clear shared expectations for teachers;

 specialist TAs to support pupils with reading and ‘speech & language’ needs, and;

 a modern, spacious building with exceptionally good resources for learning, and very good transport links, and a highly supportive governing body.

Further details about the role

Demonstrate a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of teaching and learning, taking account of widercurriculum developments, that are relevant for ensuring great education across the school. Lead byexample and be a model of an effective professional who challenges and supports all individuals andgroups of pupils to do their best through:

 inspiring trust and confidence

 building team commitment

 engaging and motivating pupils and staff members

 analytical thinking

 taking positive action to improve the quality of pupils’ learning

 providing a role model for great teaching and learning

Commitment to safeguarding

Bigland Green Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. We are dedicated to equality and valuing diversity.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to enquiries@biglandgreen.towerhamlets.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

AHT_JD_Sept2025 (1).pdf - 277 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bigland Green Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 479 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bigland Green Primary School website
• Email address: enquiries@biglandgreen.towerhamlets.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02077027088
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bigland-green-primary-school

Bigland Green is a provider of great learning and graded as outstanding by Ofsted. The school’s mission is to educate pupils so that they become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.

The school’s Learning Vision articulates how it provides great learning by harnessing children’s curiosity, encouraging perseverance and providing a pathway to success in our fast-changing and inter-dependent world.

At Bigland Green, we instil in our pupils the fundamental values that are needed for being successful as individuals and as a society. We teach our pupils to cope with success and challenges. Pupils are equipped with skills that are essential for the world outside the school and beyond. These are part of the school’s strong ethos and values.

Arranging a visit to Bigland Green Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@biglandgreen.towerhamlets.sch.uk.

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