Assistant Headteacher
Primary School in Greenwich
Start: September (or as soon as the right candidate is found)
Career Teachers is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a warm, ambitious primary school in Greenwich. The school is ready to appoint an Assistant Headteacher as soon as they meet the right person, with a September start ideal.
They are open to a range of contract types, ensuring the role fits both the school’s needs and your career aspirations. This is a rare chance to step into senior leadership with genuine flexibility and a school willing to tailor responsibilities to your strengths.
The school is ideally seeking a leader with:
Key Stage 2 leadership experience, particularly someone confident leading Year 6 Sets
OR a strong Key Stage 1 leader with a proven track record
A reflective, collaborative practitioner who thrives in a supportive team
Someone ready to contribute to whole school improvement and strategic development
A leader who can inspire staff, engage families, and champion high quality teaching and learning
The school is committed to shaping the role around the right candidate, ensuring responsibilities align with your expertise, whether that’s curriculum, assessment, teaching & learning, inclusion, or phase leadership.
Strategic leadership across your phase and the wider school
High‑quality teaching (with a likely focus on KS2 or KS1 depending on your background)
Coaching and developing staff
Driving standards and supporting pupils to achieve their best
Being a visible, positive presence across the school community
A supportive, forward‑thinking senior leadership team
Flexibility in shaping your role
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
A welcoming, diverse school community
Contract flexibility: temporary, fixed‑term, temp‑to‑perm, or permanent
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