Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Scale: Leadership (Outer London)

Salary: L6 – L9

FTE: 1.00 (0.8 maybe considered)

Reports to: Headteacher / SLT

Start Date: September 2026

About Us

 Benhurst Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of the Havering community. We are committed to providing a high-quality, ambitious education for all pupils, underpinned by strong values, a nurturing ethos, and a belief that every child can succeed and flourish.

 The role

 We are seeking an inspirational and driven Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team (SLT), with a key focus on leading curriculum development and ensuring excellence in teaching and learning across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious leader to shape and drive our curriculum vision while contributing to the wider strategic leadership of the school.

 You will

·       Share our commitment to building a great learning community for our pupils

·       Support the vision and values of our school and Trust

·       Contribute to whole-school strategic planning and self-evaluation

·       Lead creatively for high quality teaching, learning and assessment

·       Have a real belief in inclusivity and the fact that all children can be successful

·       Be professional, approachable and caring

·       Work collaboratively across the school

 We Offer

·       A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team

·       Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn

·       A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development

·       Opportunities for further career progression within a collaborative environment

 The successful candidate will be part of a positive environment, with dedicated and supportive colleagues who strive for excellence. The school is committed to providing the very best learning opportunities for the pupils in a safe, secure and friendly environment.

Our Way of LIFE

Our purpose is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish’ and at LIFE Education Trust we work collaboratively to ensure that everything we do can positively impact the lives of our pupils and employees.

To accomplish our purpose, we use our 3 core beliefs:

·         Courageous Optimism

·         Boundless Creativity

·         Heartfelt Compassion

 We believe in helping pupils and colleagues achieve their personal best and we strive to recruit first class talent for our Trust.

We are looking for individuals who share our passion for providing excellent learning environments, making our schools the best they can be and having a positive impact in the community. You will be joining an organisation that can offer you many opportunities to progress and make a real difference.

 You can find out more about the Trust and its schools at: https://lifeeducationtrust.com/

Applications:

Details of how to apply can be found on the school website: https://benhurst.havering.sch.uk/vacancies

Applications close at 9am on Friday 17^th April 2026

Interview will take place during the week beginning 20^th April 2026

For further information about this role, please contact the People team via email at recruitment@lifeeducationtrust.com