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Assistant Headteacher

Prospero Teaching
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

London, Greater London SW16 1PH

Salary

£300 - £450 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Prospero Teaching is seeking an Assistant Head Teacher for a mainstream Primary school located in Streatham, SW17, starting in January 2026.
  • The position is full-time, with responsibilities including leadership duties and covering for the headteacher, and offers a minimum pay rate of £300 per day.
  • Candidates must hold a QTS or equivalent, an Assistant/Deputy Head Qualification, and up-to-date safeguarding training issued within the last year.
  • The role is temporary, with the potential for extension or conversion to a permanent position based on performance, and requires two professional child-related references covering at least the last two years.
  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate, or be willing to apply for one.

JOB TITLE - Assistant/Deputy Head Teacher

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for an Assistant Head Teacher for a Primary school in Streatham, SW17.

The school is a popular mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team. The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to all staff.

Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

  • Location - Streatham, SW17.
  • Position - Deputy Headteacher
  • Type of work - Deputy Headteacher - Taking on Leadership responsibilities, covering for headteacher.
  • Contract or position start date - JAN 2026.
  • Duration / Likely Duration - On-Going
  • Contract or position end date (if applicable) - JUL 2026.
  • Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary Contract
  • Full time/part time - Full time
  • Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate 300 per day
  • Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • QTS or equivalent
  • Assistant/Deputy Head Qualification
  • Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

  • Hold Right to Work in the UK
  • Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
  • Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

  • Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
  • In-house Training and Development Team

This is 'About the school' and should differentiate this school and the role from any other.

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