Assistant Headteacher

Job description

Assistant Headteacher Enfield September 2026

An ambitious Assistant Headteacher is required for September 2026 (or sooner) at a high-performing Secondary school in Enfield. This Permanent Assistant Headteacher role is open to either a Pastoral or Curriculum focus and offers the opportunity to join a well-established Multi-Academy Trust known for its strong leadership development and evidence-informed practice.

This Enfield secondary school has a clear behaviour culture, centralised routines, and a knowledge-rich curriculum designed to secure strong Progress 8 outcomes. The school places emphasis on academic rigour, inclusive pastoral systems, and structured CPD. As part of a successful MAT, staff benefit from shared curriculum resources, leadership networks, and trust-wide professional learning communities.

What the school offers:

• Structured leadership CPD and clear progression pathways within the Trust
• Centralised behaviour systems and robust pastoral support
• Collaborative planning models that reduce unnecessary workload
• Access to cross-trust subject networks and leadership mentoring
• A strong academic culture with a focus on measurable pupil progress

Assistant Headteacher Enfield September 2026
The Assistant Headteacher will play a key strategic role in driving standards, supporting curriculum implementation or leading on whole-school improvement priorities. This Secondary Teaching Opportunity requires a leader who can model outstanding classroom practice, use data to inform intervention, and maintain high expectations across all year groups.

What the school is looking for:

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong academic background (ideally 2:1 or above from a reputable university)
• Significant secondary teaching experience with evidence of measurable pupil progress
• Experience working within structured behaviour frameworks
• Legal right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)

Salary: Leadership Scale + Teacher Pension Scheme as well as Trust-wide benefits (TBD)

This Permanent Assistant Headteacher role in Enfield is suited to an ambitious leader seeking long-term progression within a high-performing school environment.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cuffley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£75,000 Per Month

Published at

24-03-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English