Assistant Headteacher

About the Role We are seeking an ambitious, dedicated, and experienced leader to join our senior leadership team as Assistant Headteacher. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional with a strong background in English leadership and upper Key Stage 2 teaching, particularly Year 6. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving whole-school improvement, with a specific focus on raising standards in English. They will also share teaching responsibility for a Year 6 class, supporting pupils to achieve their full potential in preparation for transition to secondary education. What we are looking for: · An innovative leader who embraces and develops new ideas, and then pursues them to completion. · You should have a strong record of working collaboratively within a team being innovative, creative and a strategic thinker, able to turn ideas and opportunities into successful practice. .You must have teaching experience across key stages, including in Year 6 · You uphold high expectations of students daily and model this to colleagues across the school. · Able to challenge current practice, build upon excellence and ensure that students are at the centre of learning. · Passionate, positive and with a warm sense of humour yet able to energise, motivate and lead others to reach the highest standards. · You have a proven track record of achieving strong student progress and have high expectations for all. · You are a positive team player with a strong commitment to making the Anglo-Portuguese School of London the best place to work for all staff. What we can offer you: . 2.5 days out of class for leadership duties, 2.5 days teaching time with PPA. Professional Growth: Bespoke in-house CPD provision, coaching, mentoring, and support for further qualifications.

• Leadership Development: Opportunities to drive school improvements, oversee areas like curriculum or behaviour, and join a supportive Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Partnerships: Opportunities to work with other school leaders, attend professional development days and network.
• Wellbeing & Community: A positive working environment, supportive staff communities, and sometimes lowered teaching responsibilities.
Closing Date: Friday 17 April 2026 at 9am. Interview Date: Tuesday 21 April 2026 & 23 April 2026 Please contact us if you would like to visit the school prior to application. Email info@angloportugueseschool.org (We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date) The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We are seeking an ambitious, dedicated, and experienced leader to join our senior leadership team as Assistant Headteacher. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional with a strong background in English leadership and upper Key Stage 2 teaching, particularly Year 6. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving whole-school improvement, with a specific focus on raising standards in English. They will also share teaching responsibility for a Year 6 class, supporting pupils to achieve their full potential in preparation for transition to secondary education. What we are looking for: · An innovative leader who embraces and develops new ideas, and then pursues them to completion. · You should have a strong record of working collaboratively within a team being innovative, creative and a strategic thinker, able to turn ideas and opportunities into successful practice. .You must have teaching experience across key stages, including in Year 6 · You uphold high expectations of students daily and model this to colleagues across the school. · Able to challenge current practice, build upon excellence and ensure that students are at the centre of learning. · Passionate, positive and with a warm sense of humour yet able to energise, motivate and lead others to reach the highest standards. · You have a proven track record of achieving strong student progress and have high expectations for all. · You are a positive team player with a strong commitment to making the Anglo-Portuguese School of London the best place to work for all staff.