Assistant Headteacher

Bannockburn Primary School, London, SE18 1HE

60 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  12 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £63,017.00 Annually (FTE)

Assistant Headteacher job summary

Assistant Headteacher

Leadership scale 4 - 8

Bannockburn Primary seeks to appoint an Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for leading a team within a curriculum area. The successful candidate will play a strategic role in enabling the quality of teaching and learning to be as good as it can be, with a focus on inclusive practice and adaptive teaching. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for the right candidate to make a difference at our school.

The newly appointed assistant headteacher will have responsibility for:

• supporting curriculum provision across the school
• supporting quality of teaching and learning across the school
• pupil progress and achievement for all pupils within a designated responsibility
• ensuring staff are supported in achieving consistent best practice
• mentoring and inducting new staff
• being visible as a senior leader for staff, pupils and parents

We are looking for a leader who:

• is a positive role model for staff, pupils and parents
• has the highest expectations
• is committed to continuous professional development
• is prepared to give their all for the children and community
• is a qualified teacher

We can offer you:

• A child- centred, inclusive environment
• A values- based, supportive ethos
• A diverse school community with children who are excited about learning
• Personalised continuous professional development and leadership opportunities
• Hands- on leadership
• A team who care about the children & community they serve

School visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Mrs Leigh Anne Roberts at lroberts@bannockburn.greenwich.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.

Application packs can be downloaded from our website: www.bannockburnprimaryschool.com

PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

In accordance with KCSIE 2024 shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online profile and social media check.

PolyMAT is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and providing opportunities for people with disabilities. We are an inclusive Trust who strives to provide an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We aspire to ensure that every member of our community, regardless of circumstances or background, have the opportunity to be the best version of themselves through our vision of ‘Success for Everyone’.

For any potential applicants, we would like to encourage you to inform us of any additional support or adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process. We have an open approach to support for candidates with disabilities and recognise that reasonable adjustments may be required based on each individuals needs.

Sharing your needs with us ahead of interview, allows us to fully support and ensure you are not disadvantaged during the process. We welcome candidates contacting us at any point should you feel uncomfortable declaring a disability, to reassure you that we are here to support. So, please contact lroberts@bannockburn.greenwich.sch.uk if this is the case.

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

All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. Successful applicants, will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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 Bannockburn Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 880 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bannockburn Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bannockburn-primary-school-london

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