Assistant Headteacher
George Green's School, London, E14 3DW30 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
16 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
17 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: Permanent Full-Time Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership Scale Points 17-21 (£86,566 - £94,491)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an exceptional, inspirational and hard-working individual to join our well-established and highly effective senior leadership team. With this addition to the existing team, the opportunity exists for an in-depth review and possible rotation of responsibilities. As a result, applications from across the full spectrum of relevant previous experience and future aspiration will be welcome.
Whilst we encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds to apply for posts with us, applications from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds will be particularly welcome, as this group is currently under-represented on our SLT.
Our school is a values-driven organisation. Our overriding ambition is to be an exceptional school, characterised by high expectations, inclusion and anti-racism. We want every young person at our school to live a happy, safe and economically secure life. We expect every one of our students to be a change-maker, with an uncompromising commitment to social justice.
Our mission as a school is to help our students to become the best possible people they can be. We are a UNICEF Rights Respecting School Gold award winner, which means that the rights of the child are at the heart of everything we do. We already have very high levels of academic success, with excellent exam outcomes in Key Stage 4 and 5, but we remain restless for further improvement.
We are a traditional school with a traditional approach to curriculum and behaviour. Most importantly, we are a happy school, where children from a wide mixture of backgrounds thrive and flourish on a daily basis. We want our students to be the best people they can be, so only the best is good enough for them.
We are seeking an Assistant Headteacher who will be able to demonstrate the following:
- A complete and unwavering understanding of and commitment to the George Green’s School values and the power of education as a tool for social transformation.
- Outstandingly strong teaching skills, with high levels of expertise in pedagogy, learning and teaching.
- An understanding of and absolute commitment to furthering the personal growth of all members of the school community, students as well as staff.
- A wealth of experience of direct relevance to the post.
What the school offers its staff
Aside from an opportunity to transform lives, a career at George Green’s School has many other benefits, including:
- A first-class CPL programme, including fortnightly extended CPL sessions and opportunities to take part in NPQ programmes at a senior level.
- A large post-16 cohort, offering a wide range of both A Level and Vocational course.
- Embedded strategies for supporting the work-life balance of staff.
- Excellent amenities on site, including a gym, secure cycle storage and free parking.
- A fantastic and convenient London location.
If you believe that you are the exceptional candidate we are seeking for our exceptional school, we would love to hear from you.
Further information about the job
Tours with the Principal: 23rd March 2026, 1.30-2.30pm; 27th March 2026, 8.30-9.30am
Regrettably tours cannot be conducted at times other than those indicated – however, 10-minute telephone or video calls can be arranged as an alternative.
To arrange either a tour or a telephone/video call, please email our HR Team at hr@georgegreens.com
Closing date: Thursday 16th April 2026, 9am.
Candidates invited for interview will be informed by no later than the end of school on Friday 17th April.
Interviews: Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th April 2026
George Green’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, external agencies and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS Check. The postholder will be required to have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection and safeguarding procedures adopted by George Green’s School. Any safeguarding and child protection issues must be acted upon immediately by informing the Designated Child Protection Leads.
For further information, please contact the HR Team – hr@georgegreens.com
Application Packs can be downloaded here: https://www.georgegreens.com/about-us/employment-opportunities/vacancies
All application forms must be sent to: hr@georgegreens.com
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 George Green's School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1261 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- George Green's School website
- Email address
- hr@georgegreens.com
At George Green’s School, we are deeply committed to being an exceptional school. Our vision and values are deep-rooted and live at the heart of everything we do. We believe that great schools like ours are engines of social change, teaching powerful knowledge to young people so that they can go on to become change-makers and develop into the best possible people they can be. Our vision goes beyond simple success in exams: we will teach our students the cultural, scientific and social knowledge they need to go on to become happy adults, fully engaged in the cultural, economic and democratic life of the society in which they live.
Arranging a visit to George Green's School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@georgegreens.com.
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