Assistant Headteacher CROYDON

• Contract Type: Fixed term - 1 year (Maternity or parental leave cover)
• Full-time Equivalent Salary: £64,359 - £70,054
• Pay Scale: L5 to L9
• Location: London

Join our outstanding team as an Assistant Headteacher! We are seeking an enthusiastic, professional, and motivated individual to contribute to our vibrant school community. This role is ideal for someone with a solid understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies and a passion for educational excellence.

• Plan and develop an engaging, challenging, and creative curriculum that meets the needs of all students.
• Maintain high standards of teaching and learning across the school by monitoring and supporting staff.
• Lead a core curriculum subject, ensuring its effective delivery and alignment with overall educational goals.
• Build productive relationships with colleagues and promote mutual understanding of developments in school curriculum and management.
• Prioritise tasks effectively, meet deadlines, and adopt a solution-driven approach to challenges.
• Take the lead in a subject area, with the flexibility and autonomy to guide its future direction.

• Proven experience in educational leadership, particularly in curriculum development and staff management.
• Strong understanding of teaching and learning strategies that foster an inclusive and effective learning environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building strong relationships within the educational community.
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively, with a commitment to anti-racist practices and meaningful change.
• Interest in social inequalities and their impact on education.

• Access to a diverse and inclusive school community committed to excellence.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities with a dedicated Personal Growth Partner (PGP).
• Respectful work-life balance and regular social opportunities with colleagues.
• Impressive teaching and learning environment with state-of-the-art facilities including a food technology room/science lab, Astroturf pitch, and more.
• Blocked PPA time with your year group partner.
• Supportive staff and Board of Governors, actively engaged parents and carers.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from racial and ethnic minority groups and those with lived experiences of social disadvantage or injustice.

To apply for the Assistant Headteacher position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.