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Assistant Headteacher

St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, London, W5 1SL

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  28 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 April 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: Permanent
• Pay scale: L1-L10

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications

Qualified teacher status or recognised equivalent (application form)

Experience – show evidence of

Recent experience of working successfully as a senior or middle leader in a school.

Evidence of a whole school responsibility and experience of turning policy into effective and successful practice.

4. Leadership of a significant area or phase or inclusion including responsibility for raising standards across the whole school.

Professional Knowledge

A clear understanding of the essential qualities necessary for effective teaching and learning.

Up to date knowledge of statutory regulations and guidance relating to the post.

Deep understanding of statutory safeguarding requirements and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

Professional skills

Can demonstrate the ability to:

Analyse data, to evaluate the performance of pupil groups, pupil progress and plan an appropriate course of action for whole school improvement.

Review whole school systems to ensure the robust evaluation of school performance and actions to secure improvements.

Lead and manage a school team/s to successfully achieve agreed goals.

Be an effective team player that works collaboratively and effectively with others.

Build positive partnerships with parents, especially in challenging contexts

Develop and deliver effective and inspirational professional development for staff (including mentoring and coaching as appropriate).

Communicate effectively to a wide range of different audiences (verbal, written, using ICT as appropriate).

Demonstrate high quality teaching strategies.

Support, motivate and inspire both colleagues and pupils by leading through example.

Contribute effectively to the work of the headteacher and senior leadership team.

Deal successfully with situations that may include tackling difficult situations and conflict resolution.

Work successfully with a range of external agencies and governors.

Commitment

Demonstrate a commitment to:

equalities

promoting the school’s vision and ethos

high quality, stimulating learning environment

relating positively to and showing respect for all members of the school and wider community

ongoing relevant professional self-development

safeguarding and child protection

Desired Criteria

- Experience as a current or previous phase leader

- Experience of line managing staff or leading performance management

- Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy DSL training

- Experience of working in a high EAL context

- Familiarity with MyConcern or a similar safeguarding system

- Experience of leading successful parental engagement initiatives

- NPQML, NPQSL or similar leadership qualification

What the school offers its staff

At St Gregory’s we can offer you:

• An energetic and happy school team who will share your enthusiasm.
• A professional development programme.
• Support from an exceptionally skilled team, including experienced and approachable leaders.
• Exceptionally well-behaved, friendly and helpful pupils.
• Supportive governors and parents.
• Wellbeing day, a day-off of your choice during the academic year to focus on your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Welcome letter.pdf - 234 KB (opens in new tab)

Assistant headteacher advert September 2025.pdf - 1.08 MB (opens in new tab)

Assistant headteacher Job description September 2025 (004).pdf - 214 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 351 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Gregory's Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: sthompsonoakley@st-gregorys.ealing.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8997 7550
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-gregory-s-catholic-primary-school-london

St. Gregory’s was founded in 1952 to serve the local in Ealing. The school is situated in an attractive location with spacious grounds and excellent transport connections. We pride ourselves on being a warm and welcoming community where we consider everyone to be part of a family.

Arranging a visit to St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sthompsonoakley@st-gregorys.ealing.sch.uk.

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