Job title: Assistant Headteacher
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: RR - Internal
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Enfield, UK
Job published: 26-02-2026
Job ID: 116310

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.

 

Ribbons & Reeves is one of London’s leading Education Recruitment agencies. We specialise in helping teachers secure long-term and permanent roles like this Assistant Headteacher position in Enfield. For more opportunities, search 'Ribbons & Reeves' online or get in touch today — we’re here to support your next step.

 

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