Assistant Headteacher for Teaching & Learning
Ruislip Gardens Primary School, Ruislip, HA4 6PD14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
21 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Scale L5-L11 (Outer London)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are currently looking for an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join our Leadership team at Ruislip Gardens Primary School. We are seeking a dedicated and ambitious individual to develop as a Senior Leader and take the next step towards Headship. Along with other members of the Senior Leadership Team, the Assistant Headteacher will be centrally involved in the development of the school curriculum and the quality of teaching and learning in KS2. They will be responsible for raising standards and as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) will help to establish a culture that is nurturing and safe. Our ideal candidate will be an outstanding teacher and a strategic leader with a resilient character and a strong personal drive.
The ideal candidate will also:
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of achievement and behaviour
- Have a proven experience of positively impacting on pupil progress, raising attainment and developing excellence
- Be fully committed to Ruislip Gardens’ vision and values
- Have the drive to make a real difference to the lives of pupils
- Have experience in data management and assessment to inform strategic planning
- Work as part of the Leadership Team to drive and lead school improvement
- Have vision, energy, honesty and loyalty and can inspire and motivate staff and children
- Have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
- Be excited by the opportunities that Ruislip Gardens offers
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
- Highly motivated, well-behaved children who enjoy coming to school and have a thirst for learning
- A strong team of dedicated staff who are committed to maintaining high standards
- An experienced and effective Governing Body committed to continuing school improvement.
- Dedicated Leadership time, support and an on-going commitment to your professional development
- The opportunity to make a real contribution to school development
Please visit our school website to find out more about us: www.ruislipgardensschool.co.uk
If you have any questions please contact the school office: 01895 632 895 or officeemail@ruislipgardensschool.co.uk
Visits to the school are strongly recommended and warmly welcomed.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Please note that we will be seeking references from your current employer prior to the interview.
CVs will not be accepted.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
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 Ruislip Gardens Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 283 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ruislip Gardens Primary School website
- Email address
- rnash@ruislipgardensschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01895 632 895
Ruislip Gardens Primary School is a very special place. Visitors comment positively about the school, from the children’s behaviour and their enthusiasm to the staff's ongoing commitment and dedication. We understand the power of education and take very seriously our duty to give your children the best start in life. I am personally very proud to be a member of this community.
The school recognises the value and uniqueness of each individual child and adult at Ruislip Gardens. We celebrate the talents and gifts of each child and enable them to develop to their full potential spiritually, morally, academically, socially and physically.
Our shared vision “Growing and Achieving Together” underpins all we believe in. Our core values:
Providing a safe and nurturing environment
Establishing lifelong values
Developing confident and independent learners
Inspiring excellence
Enabling everyone to succeed
show how Ruislip Gardens is dedicated to ensuring we help all our children become successful and happy young people. Their learning and personal development are our driving force.
With support and advice from all our stakeholders we were able to develop Ruislip Gardens 4 Life-long Values:
Resilience
Responsibility
Respect
Reflection
Each value has a definition, which you can read in the Vision and Values section of the website.
Arranging a visit to Ruislip Gardens Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rnash@ruislipgardensschool.co.uk.
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