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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Assistant Headteacher | September 2026 | INDHOT