Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher – Visionary Leadership for an Outstanding Barnet School

Seize the unique opportunity to become Assistant Headteacher at one of Barnet’s most forward-thinking schools. This is your platform to drive real change, inspire excellence, and shape a thriving educational community. If you are an ambitious leader with the vision, passion, and expertise to empower both staff and students, we want you to set the agenda for academic achievement and student wellbeing.
As Assistant Headteacher, you will gain unparalleled leadership experience within a vibrant school environment, surrounded by exceptional educators and eager learners. Our Good to Outstanding Ofsted-rated school is committed to pioneering innovation and continuous professional development, ensuring every teacher's leadership potential is fully realised. Thrive in a collaborative culture where your career can advance rapidly and your impact will be clear and celebrated.
Key Highlights:

Assistant Headteacher: pivotal strategic leadership for a top Barnet school
Inner London MPS-UPS (£40,317-£62,496) per annum – competitive and progressive
Located in Barnet, easily accessible with excellent transport links
Ofsted: Good to Outstanding – high-achieving, inclusive environment
Bespoke CPD, senior leadership progression, and innovative pedagogy focus
Opportunity ideal for Good/Outstanding teachers ready for transformative SLT roles
Modern facilities, dynamic teaching resources, and strong community ethos

What You'll Be Doing:

Leading key aspects of whole-school improvement, driving innovative strategies
Mentoring teachers, embedding evidence-based best practice in every classroom
Shaping and monitoring ambitious pastoral and academic initiatives
Championing inclusion, wellbeing, and safeguarding across the school community
Collaborating with the Headteacher and SLT on data-led school development plans
Delivering inspirational assemblies, inset sessions, and staff training

Ideal "Assistant Headteacher" for this Barnet School:

QTS-qualified educator with proven leadership capability
Outstanding references from recent educational experience
Experience of raising attainment and leading change at middle or senior level
Passionate advocate for inclusive and aspirational education
Visionary, resilient, and ready to energise staff and pupils alike
Eager to grow within a forward-thinking, Good to Outstanding Barnet school

Why Join This Barnet School?:

Shape school improvement and have tangible impact on a thriving local community
Exceptional CPD from a supportive, visionary leadership team
Opportunities for Deputy Head progression and beyond
State-of-the-art technology, inspiring learning spaces, and extensive extracurriculars
Outstanding behaviour, purposeful learning ethos, and strong parental engagement

Step into the Assistant Headteacher role where your leadership will define the next chapter for Barnet’s brightest students. Take up this challenge and build your legacy in a celebrated, values-driven school. Apply now – only the most dedicated leaders will seize this career-defining opportunity.
How to Apply

Don’t miss your chance to step into this influential Assistant Headteacher role in Barnet—applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and interview slots are filling up fast. Submit your application without delay to make an immediate impact in this dynamic all through school environment!
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Outer London school from ASAP.
Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!