Assistant Headteacher (Teaching Role)
North Islington Nursery School, London, N4 3RB28 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
24 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Term Time only 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L1 – L3 (£61,858 - £64,502)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early years teacher with QTS who is passionate about high-quality early education and keen to make a whole-school impact. The role combines teaching responsibilities with a significant strategic leadership remit, particularly in curriculum planning and implementation across the school.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Is a passionate and experienced early years teacher with a deep understanding of the EYFS.
- Demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Has proven ability to inspire, support, and challenge practitioners.
- Thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to continuous school improvement.
- Brings creativity, resilience, and a child-centred approach to all aspects of their work.
Please address all points in the person specification document when completing your personal statement
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
- Work as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting the Headteacher in all aspects of school leadership.
- Lead on curriculum development, ensuring a cohesive, inspiring, and consistent approach across all age groups.
- Support staff in planning, assessment, and high-quality pedagogical practice.
- Contribute to school self-evaluation, improvement planning, and quality assurance.
- Model outstanding practice and provide coaching or mentoring as required.
Teaching & Learning
- Teach a class as part of the weekly timetable and maintain high expectations for all learners.
- Create a stimulating environment that supports children’s development across all areas of the EYFS.
- Ensure teaching is inclusive, responsive, and underpinned by effective assessment.
- Work closely with families, promoting positive relationships and supporting children’s well-being.
Curriculum & Pedagogy
- Lead the design, monitoring, and evaluation of the curriculum across the school.
- Ensure the curriculum reflects the needs, interests, and development of all children.
- Embed purposeful play, high-quality interactions, and strong pedagogy across the setting.
- Keep up to date with research, national developments, and best practice in early years education.
What the school offers its staff
We Offer:
- A welcoming, nurturing school community with a strong team ethos.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
- A well-resourced, large, engaging learning environment.
- Supportive leadership and governing body committed to staff well-being.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About North Islington Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 0 to 5
- Education phase
- Nursery
- School size
- 108 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- Not given
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- North Islington Nursery School website
- Email address
- sally.franklin@islington.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 02075274844
We are a vibrant, inclusive maintained nursery school committed to providing exceptional early education for children aged 0–5. Our dedicated team strives to create a nurturing, inspiring and purposeful learning environment where every child can thrive. We are now seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Assistant Headteacher to join our leadership team and play a key role in shaping the future of our school.
Arranging a visit to North Islington Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sally.franklin@islington.gov.uk.
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