Assistant Headteacher – Personal Development, Wellbeing & Behaviour
Leadership Scale L7 – L10 (inclusive of London Weighting) – Required Autumn term 2025
The Governors wish to appoint an aspirational and dedicated Assistant Head teacher with a proven track record of working in a primary setting to join our senior leadership team. The successful candidate will have responsibility for leading all aspects of Personal Development, Wellbeing and Behaviour across the school. The position is non-class based but with a teaching commitment.
Applicants should have demonstrable experience in improving the quality of provision in the area they have led in either a middle or senior leadership role along with a desire and determination to improve the educational experience of the students in Greenwood Primary School.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate leader to make a real impact on pupils’ lives, fostering a positive school culture and ensuring the highest standards of pastoral care.
We are looking for someone who:
• * Is an experienced senior/middle leader with a proven track record
• * Is an outstanding primary school teacher who puts children at the heart of what they do
• * Has proven experience of raising standards for pupils
• * Has passion to lead and develop strategies for pupil personal development, wellbeing and behaviour
• * Has the ability to work closely with staff, pupils and families to uphold high standards of behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• * Has excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and the energy and enthusiasm to play a key role in school with high expectations of both themselves and others
• * Can lead, inspire and support others to fulfil their potential
• * Is ambitious and driven to make a difference as a member of our school leadership team
• * Is an innovative and strategic thinker with vision, ideas and strong ethics
In return, we can offer:
• * Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils, who are keen to learn and are proud of their school
• * A welcoming, supportive and hard-working staff team
• * Being part of an effective and ambitious Senior Leadership Team who work collaboratively to support each other and colleagues to ensure that all children achieve success
• * Supportive parents and governors
• * Individually tailored on-going professional development
• * Opportunities for real growth as a leader
Greenwood Primary is a welcoming, happy and successful school in Northolt. We offer a supportive environment for both staff and pupils.
Ofsted October 2022 reported that Greenwood is a GOOD school. The report states,
“Staff, including those at the start of their careers, are overwhelmingly positive about leaders’ care and consideration towards their workload and well-being. They feel valued and trusted, and appreciate the opportunities provided to help them develop further in their careers.”
The School offers excellent CPD and also provides a range of opportunities for progression within the role and the school.
If you are interested, application forms are available on the school website or via contacting sohagan2.307@lgflmail.org.
School visits are actively encouraged. http://www.greenwoodprimaryschool.co.uk/vacancies-2/
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will require an Enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service.
Closing date: Thursday 24 April 2025 12.30 p.m.
Interviews: Friday 9 May 2025
The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.