Assistant Headteacher for Teaching & Learning 

Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Salary information: L5 - L11, £61,249 - £70,473 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Start date: September 2026

We are currently looking for an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join our Leadership team at Ruislip Gardens Primary School. We are seeking a dedicated and ambitious individual to develop as a Senior Leader and take the next step towards Headship. Along with other members of the Senior Leadership Team, the Assistant Headteacher will be centrally involved in the development of the school curriculum and the quality of teaching and learning in KS2. They will be responsible for raising standards and as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) will help to establish a culture that is nurturing and safe. Our ideal candidate will be an outstanding teacher and a strategic leader with a resilient character and a strong personal drive.

The ideal candidate will also: 

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of achievement and behaviour.
• Have a proven experience of positively impacting on pupil progress, raising attainment and developing excellence.
• Be fully committed to Ruislip Gardens’ vision and values.
• Have the drive to make a real difference to the lives of pupils.
• Have experience in data management and assessment to inform strategic planning.
• Work as part of the Leadership Team to drive and lead school improvement.
• Have vision, energy, honesty and loyalty and can inspire and motivate staff and children.
• Have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Be excited by the opportunities that Ruislip Gardens offers.

In return we offer:

• Highly motivated, well-behaved children who enjoy coming to school and have a thirst for learning.
• A strong team of dedicated staff who are committed to maintaining high standards.
• An experienced and effective Governing Body committed to continuing school improvement.
• Dedicated Leadership time, support and an on-going commitment to your professional development.
• The opportunity to make a real contribution to school development.

Please visit our school website to find out more about us: www.ruislipgardensschool.co.uk.

If you have any questions please contact the school office: 01895 632 895 or officeemail@ruislipgardensschool.co.uk.

Visits to the school are strongly recommended and warmly welcomed.

Closing date: Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 9am
Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 4th May 2026
Interview date: Friday 15th May 2026
Further information: Please apply ASAP; we reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications are received.

Information provided will only be used for the purposes of recruitment and selection and will be held in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018.

‘The school and the LA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List. CVs will not be accepted’. Additionally, the successful candidate will be subject to online searches, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks. Please note that we will be seeking references from your current employer prior to the interview.