Assistant Head Teacher
John Perry Primary School · Dagenham · Barking and Dagenham
Job description
Under the direction of the Head Teacher, the Assistant Head Teacher will:
- Lead and manage designated areas of school improvement and operational responsibility.
- Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the School Development Plan.
- Support the Head Teacher in maintaining high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour, attendance and safeguarding.
- Promote a culture of high expectations, inclusion and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to the strategic leadership of the school as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team.
We are looking for an individual who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Has substantial successful teaching experience and a strong record of leadership.
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Has the ability to inspire, challenge and support both staff and pupils.
- Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and ensuring every child thrives.
- Can think strategically while maintaining a strong operational focus.
- Shares our vision, values and commitment to educational excellence.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
John Perry Primary School
Community school · Primary · Ages 3–11
- Pupils
- 618
- Avg teacher salary
- £54,584
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 20.8:1
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 8UR
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- Salary
- £68,361 to £74,479
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 11 June 2026
- Closing date
- 24 June 2026
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