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Assistant Headteacher – Teaching & Learning
Location: London
Salary: Leadership Scale (L10–L14), Inner London
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
Are you an outstanding classroom practitioner with a deep understanding of pedagogy and curriculum design?
Do you have the leadership vision, strategic insight and ambition to drive whole-school teaching and learning in one of London’s highest-performing schools?
A prestigious, Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school in London is seeking to appoint an inspirational and experienced Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Teaching and Learning from September 2025. This is a pivotal leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape the academic culture and continue a legacy of excellence where students consistently achieve outstanding results — including multiple offers to Oxbridge and other elite institutions each year.
About the School
Situated in a vibrant and well-connected part of London, this school is renowned for its academic rigour, inclusive ethos, and exceptional student outcomes. It has a longstanding reputation for excellence, with an aspirational student body and a highly committed staff team. The school prides itself on nurturing intellectual curiosity, fostering leadership at all levels, and delivering a rich, well-rounded educational experience.
With a Sixth Form that consistently sends students to Oxbridge, Russell Group universities and top global destinations, the school’s culture is deeply rooted in scholarship, ambition and high expectations for all.
The Role
As Assistant Headteacher – Teaching and Learning, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and play a central role in developing and embedding outstanding practice across the school. You will lead on whole-school teaching and learning strategy, oversee pedagogical innovation, and support staff development through evidence-informed CPD.
Your leadership will directly impact classroom standards, staff performance and ultimately, student outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to work in a high-performing school that values professional autonomy, innovation and reflective practice.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the strategic direction of teaching and learning across the school
Develop and implement a robust, evidence-informed CPD programme
Drive consistency and excellence in classroom delivery and curriculum planning
Work closely with middle leaders to support subject-specific pedagogy Monitor and evaluate the impact of teaching strategies through data, observation and outcomes
Champion inclusive, high-impact teaching practices that meet the needs of all learners
Contribute to whole-school self-evaluation, improvement planning and staff development.
What’s On Offer
A senior leadership role in a nationally recognised, high-performing school
Inner London Leadership Scale salary (L10–L14), commensurate with experience
Supportive, visionary leadership with a strong culture of collaboration
Exceptional professional development and career progression pathways
Engaged, ambitious students and a thriving Sixth Form with Oxbridge-level aspiration
A highly motivated, expert teaching staff committed to academic excellence
Excellent facilities and location, with strong transport links Â
This is a rare opportunity to join a prestigious school at a senior level and help shape the next phase of its academic journey. If you are a visionary educator with the drive to lead and inspire, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a tailored covering letter to Ryan Holtby at KPI Education.
Join a school that doesn’t just talk about excellence — it lives it.
