Assistant Headteacher – Literacy Lead
Inner London | Salary up to £83,000
A highly respected SEND school in Inner London, working in close partnership with our agency, is seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher – Literacy Lead to join their Senior Leadership Team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and experienced leader to shape whole-school literacy strategy and ensure all students – many with complex learning needs – can access an engaging, inclusive, and aspirational curriculum.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership across literacy development, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning
- Lead and manage curriculum planning and delivery across English and literacy, with clear progression and cross-curricular links
- Develop and implement tailored literacy interventions to meet diverse pupil needs
- Champion high standards of teaching, behaviour, and attainment, holding staff to account for consistent delivery
- Support whole-school improvement, evaluation and reporting as part of the Senior Leadership Team
- Contribute to and uphold the school’s inclusive ethos, promoting excellence, equity, and wellbeing for all pupils
- Act as a key point of contact for behaviour management, accreditation, and school performance analysis
- Deliver up to 50% teaching timetable, modelling excellent practice in the classroom
Ideal Candidate Profile:- Substantial teaching and leadership experience within a SEND or inclusive educational setting
- Proven expertise in literacy and curriculum development
- Strong understanding of evidence-based approaches to raising attainment
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to professional development, coaching, and mentoring
Salary: Up to £83,000 (Inner London)
Location: Inner London
Start Date: Negotiable for the right candidate
This role offers the opportunity to lead literacy across a nurturing, forward-thinking SEND school and to play a vital role in improving life outcomes for young people.
For more information or to apply, please contact us directly. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
kate.field@gilbertmeher.com
