Assistant Headteacher
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to commitment to student outcomes and inclusive practices amid an ambitious educational environment.
- Role focused on improving student outcomes
- Collaborative leadership structure
- Experience in teaching required for effective contribution
Pros
- Opportunity to work with students needing individual attention
- Part of a committed leadership team focused on improvement
- Supportive work environment aiming for positive student outcomes
Cons
- Possibly demanding work conditions due to student needs
- General compensation information not provided
- Requires prior experience to succeed in role
Who it's for
Mid-career • Full-time, on-site
Good fit
- Teachers with a strong commitment to student welfare
- Educators passionate about alternative provision methods
- Individuals wanting to engage in meaningful educational work
Not recommended for
- Inexperienced teachers or recently qualified individuals
- Candidates not willing to work with challenging student needs
- Individuals preferring traditional teaching environments
Motivation fit
About the job
X 2
We are seeking to appoint 2 talented, committed and highly-motivated individuals to the posts of Assistant Headteachers.
The successful applicants will be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the aims, values and ethos of London East Alternative Provision and have a proven track record of delivering excellent outcomes for students with significant individual needs.
If appointed, you will be joining a senior leadership team committed to continuing the rapid pace of improvement, previously acknowledged by Ofsted, and complete our journey to outstanding.
You will enjoy the support of a motivated team of committed teachers and support staff, working together to:
- Dramatically improve the life chances of students, whose previous experience of schooling has, for whatever reasons, not been wholly positive.
- Accelerate the upward trajectory of rapid improvement and complete our onward journey from ‘good’ (January 2014) to ‘outstanding’.
The Candidate Information Pack and application form is available to download from the London East Alternative Provision website: http://www.londoneastap.org.uk
(Please note, all applicants must complete the downloadable application form)
All completed forms should be emailed directly to jane.chambers@londoneastap.org.uk,the Interim School Business Manager, by 12 noon on Friday 6th October 2017
Closing date for applications : Friday 6th October 2017 (12 noon)
Shortlisting of applications: week beginning Monday 9th October 2017
Interviews: Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th October 2017 (2 day process)
For further details/ information, to have a conversation regarding the post or to arrange a visit to the setting, which is considered essential, please do contact the Headteacher, John Bradshaw on: 020 7791 7720 ¦ Mobile: 07963 554459
Following the shortlisting process which will take place by lunchtime on Friday 13th October, candidates will be notified in the afternoon and invited to attend for an interview which will be held on Wednesday 18th October and Thursday 19th October.
London East Alternative Provision is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure.
