Key Role Information

Salary
66,935.00 - 72,858.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
16/04/2026 12:00
Interview
22 April 2026
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
L5-L9
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Assistant Headteacher | September 2026 | Permanent


St Paul’s Way Primary School is seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher to join the Primary team in our thriving all through school.


The Primary Phase of the school opened in September 2014 and is housed in brand new, purpose built accommodation. Continued growth each year has enabled the school to strategically develop and enrich its Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting time to join St Paul’s Way Primary School. 


We seek an experienced, committed and skilled leader who will take advantage of all the opportunities presented by working in a dynamic and innovative organisation which has the advantage of partnerships with secondary colleagues, world leading Universities and Corporate Trust partners. Professor Brian Cox CBE is our Patron.  


Working within this exciting organisation, you will be a teacher who is passionate about the entitlement of every young person to an inspiring education. The successful candidate will have an unwavering belief in the potential of every pupil to succeed and have a creative approach to school leadership. 


We welcome visits to the school, prior to application, so we can show you all we have on offer: 

  • Pupils who are fully engaged in their learning 
  • Our supportive, creative and dynamic Senior Leadership Team, Governors and Trust Partners 
  • A well-resourced school in brand new accommodation 
  • Tailor-made CDP opportunities to enhance your professional development 
  • Supportive and enthusiastic parents 


St Paul’s Way Primary School is a founding member of the University Schools Trust 


Please note, we do not accept CVs alone.


If you would like more information on our school, please view the brochure attached and visit our website: Primary - St Paul's Way

Interested candidates are encouraged to arrange an informal discussion about the role and/or to visit the school. These can be organised via the Recruitment team: email address - ustrecruitment@ust.london telephone - 020 3034 2375.


St Paul’s Way Trust School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.


https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding 

https://www.ust.london/policies/code-of-conduct


In accordance with our Company Policies and KCSIE guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index (www.sp-index.com), experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks. 


We reserve the right to commence or complete the recruitment process prior to the closing date.


We do not accept applications via agencies.


Skills

CPD / Training

Recent appropriate Continuous Professional Development.

Experience

Experience of leading staff members and / or curriculum areas. essential

Leadership

Five Years Teaching Experience essential
Experience of successfully leading an aspect of school improvementessential

Personal Attributes

Outstanding classroom practitioner. essential
Experience of contributing to school development planning procedures. essential

Qualifications

QTSessential

About Us

Welcome to St Paul’s Way Primary School

Thank you for your interest in joining St Paul’s Way Primary School. We are delighted that you are considering becoming part of a dedicated and ambitious community of educators and professionals.

Our Belief

At St Paul’s Way Primary, we believe that when staff are supported, challenged and encouraged to grow, they can make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families. This belief underpins our commitment to continuous improvement and professional learning.

Support, Development and Growth

As part of University Schools Trust, we offer high quality professional development, collaborative networks and ongoing support that enable staff to reflect, refine and strengthen their practice. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or looking to take the next step, you will be supported to grow with confidence and clarity.

One Team, Shared Purpose

Joining our team means being part of a motivated and unified staff body where every role matters. We value staff voice, recognise expertise and create the conditions for people to thrive, innovate and take ownership of their work.

St Paul's Way Primary School

Amy Andrews

aandrews@ust.london

32 St Paul's Way
Bow
London
London
E3 4AL
Amy Andrews
aandrews@ust.london

Safeguarding Information

All posts involving direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website.


In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines and legal obligations to ensure that safeguarding is a paramount consideration in recruitment processes, employers are required to carry out an enhanced DBS check for this role. To supplement this, we ask you to confirm whether or not you have ever been convicted of a criminal offence which is not 'protected'. If you answer 'yes', you will be asked to supply details of all relevant convictions at a later stage, should your application be progressed.


Information given in response to this question will not be used during the shortlisting process. The data will only be referred to if your application is progressed, informing the pre-employment checking process.


The University Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.

https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding

https://www.ust.london/policies/code-of-conduct

In accordance with our Company Policies and KCSIE guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index (www.sp-index.com), experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks.