Assistant Headteacher

ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

Leadership Pay Scale L14 to L18

Required for April 2025 (if you have a preference for a September 2025 start date, please put this on your supporting statement)

This is a rare opportunity for an outstanding candidate. We are seeking a talented and committed practitioner to join our Leadership Team. The remit of the successful candidate will be shaped around your own aspirations and abilities, together with the needs and priorities of the school.

Queensmead School is one of the leading schools in Northwest London. We have a reputation for teaching excellence, which leads to exceptional outcomes for our students. We invest heavily in our staff and we are very proud of their success. 

Queensmead students are aspirational and have positive attitudes to learning. There is a well developed culture within the school where the highest expectations are placed on students. The students’ response to this is demonstrated by the progress they make from starting Year 7 to the end of Year 11. The progress made by KS4 students has been significantly above average each year for more than ten years.

The successful candidate will have:-

• Dynamism, enthusiasm and a sense of humour
• Ability to build positive relationships
• Outstanding and innovative teaching skills
• An exceptional role model who promotes the highest standards and expectations
• Excellent leadership, management and interpersonal skills
• Potential for Headship

Benefits:-     

• A comprehensive induction programme will be provided     
• Ongoing extensive CPD programme     
• Free Device     
• Free BUPA Health Care Plan (Includes benefits worth over £2000)     
• Free membership of the Fitness Zone at Queensmead Sports Centre     
• Free access to Goals Soccer Centre     
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Please apply using the Queensmead School application form. All application forms must be completed with a covering letter addressed to Miss R Johnston, Head Teacher, and sent to: recruitment@qmschool.org.uk  

Closing date: Monday 27th January 2025 (9am)

Interview: Friday 31st January 2025

Applications will be shortlisted and interviewed at the earliest opportunity. Early applications for this post are recommended.

If you are shortlisted for an interview, online searches may be done as part of the school’s due diligence checks.

Queensmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.

Queensmead School, Queens Walk, South Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0LS Tel:  020 8845 6266 www.queensmeadschool.org.uk