Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum, Standards & Strategic Direction)
All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3DW19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
12 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L1 (£55,881) –L5 (£61,249) (or negotiable depending on experience)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher to join our senior leadership team and help shape the next phase of our school’s development.
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the Head teacher to strengthen leadership capacity, further develop high-quality teaching and learning, and ensure the very best outcomes for all pupils.
The role has been carefully designed to provide clear and complementary leadership across the school, with the Assistant Headteacher for Curriculum, Standards & Strategic Direction focusing on:
- Curriculum development and subject leadership
- Assessment, teaching and learning, and outcomes
The role will contribute fully to whole-school leadership, including school improvement, safeguarding and strategic development.
Since 1969, All Saints has been at the heart of the community and we continue to be a happy and high achieving school to this day.
We aim to serve our community by providing education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. As such, Christian values, high expectations and a commitment to both children and adults are at the heart of our school life.
Key responsibilities
Depending on the role and the strengths of the successful candidates, responsibilities will include:
- Leading key aspects of school improvement and the School Development Plan
- Driving high standards of teaching, learning and pupil outcomes
- Leading a core subject (English or Mathematics)
- Supporting and developing middle leaders
- Leading and supporting staff professional development
- Promoting a positive, inclusive and high-expectation school culture
- Acting as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Contributing to the day-to-day leadership of the school
You will:
- identify with the Christian mission and ethos of our school and its history
- be a competent and strategic leader with a proven track record of school improvement, including raising the quality of teaching and learning beyond your own classroom
- be passionate about providing high quality leadership and developing these skills further
- be able to develop effective partnerships with staff, governors, parents and the wider community in order to help shape the future direction of the school
- be aspirational for both our school and yourself
- be able to think reflectively and creatively
- be an excellent classroom practitioner
- inspire, motivate and develop others
- be committed to inclusive, trauma-informed approaches to behaviour and wellbeing
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- amazing pupils with positive attitudes to learning
- families who enjoy being partners in their children’s learning
- hardworking, skilled, supportive and enthusiastic staff who are committed to our school
- a Head Teacher committed to developing an open and successful partnership with you
- Governors and Trustees who work positively in partnership within a Christian spirit
- an outstanding learning environment which is well resourced
- high quality CPD opportunities within the Multi Academy Trust
- a school committed to high expectations, inclusion and continuous improvement
- the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future direction of the school
Further information
The Assistant Headteacher will work closely with the wider SLT, sharing responsibility for whole-school leadership and deputising for the Head teacher where appropriate.
In the absence of the Head teacher, the Assistant Headteacher may take operational responsibility for the day-to-day running of the school, supported by other members of SLT.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, identity and safeguarding checks including a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk/dbs CVs are not accepted.
Visits prior to submitting an application are essential. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
Application packs are available from the School Office at:
All Saints Carshalton CofE Primary School, Rotherfield Road, Carshalton, SM5 3DW.
Telephone: 020 8401 0075
Website: www.allsaintscarshalton.sutton.sch.uk
Email: office@allsaintscarshalton.sutton.sch.uk
Tenable: September 2026
Closing date: 12 noon on Tuesday 12th May 2026
Interviews: Thursday 21st May 2026
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
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 All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 441 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office@allsaintscarshalton.sutton.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8401 0075
Arranging a visit to All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@allsaintscarshalton.sutton.sch.uk.
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