Assistant Headteacher- Assessment and Curriculum
Duncombe Primary School, London, N19 4JA13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
3 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 June 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
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Academic year with possibility of permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 68583.00-71614.00
What skills and experience we're looking for
Join the Duncombe School Community – Where Ambition Meets Opportunity
Are you ready to make a difference in a vibrant, inclusive, and high-achieving inner-city school? AtDuncombe Primary School, we are proud of ourwonderful children,supportive staff team, and a warm, welcoming community that valuescollaboration, care, and high expectations.
We are looking for anon-class-based assistant head teacher and we are offering a unique opportunity to drive our curriculum across the school – ideal for professionals looking to broaden their experience anddevelop their career in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment. Every member of our team plays a crucial role in driving outstanding outcomes for all our pupils.
At Duncombe, you’ll find a culture of encouragement, creativity, and ambition. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step, this is a school where your professional journey will be supported and celebrated.
We stronglyrecommend a visit– come and see for yourself what makes Duncombe such a special place to work and learn.
Inspire. Grow. Achieve – Together at Duncombe.
At Duncombe Primary School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
References will be taken following short listing.
Closing date: Midnight 03/07/25
Interviews: w/c 07/07/25
What the school offers its staff
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 are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Duncombe Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 357 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Duncombe Primary School website
- Email address
- kerryhackett@duncombeprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02072725620
Do you genuinely want to make a difference every day? Do you believe in the transformational effect of an excellent education on children and young people?
Are you a passionate practitioner with a genuine commitment to inclusive and innovative education to raise standards for all? If so we’d love to hear from you.
Duncombe Primary School is a thriving and high performing school in Islington. We are looking to recruit two committed teachers to join our experienced, forward looking and supportive team. At the heart of our achievement is the belief that every child can flourish in a calm, structured and stimulating environment. As a result, pupil behaviour is exemplary and outcomes are high. Teachers are free to teach and experience real success in the classroom.
We have wonderful children and dedicated staff that go that extra mile every day.
Arranging a visit to Duncombe Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kerryhackett@duncombeprimary.co.uk.
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