Holy Trinity CE Primary School
Somerset Road, Tottenham N17 9EJ
Tel: 020 8808 2588 email: office@ldbsact.org
Assistant Headteacher
Salary: Inner London Leadership Pay Range L6 – L9 (£68,361 – £72,856 per annum)
Working Pattern: Full time, Monday to Friday (32.5 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Responsible to: Headteacher
Join Our Vision of Excellence and Equity in a Christian Context
Holy Trinity CE Primary School is a friendly, vibrant and inclusive one-form-entry school in the heart of Tottenham, rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted (2022) and committed to continuing on that path. The school is part of the LDBS Academies Trust. Together, we share a vision of “Excellence and Equity for All Children in a Christian Context”, where every child is valued as a unique individual, treasured by a loving God.
At Holy Trinity, we aim to nurture every child to “Let their light shine”—developing their confidence, creativity and curiosity to achieve academic excellence and personal growth.
About Our School
Holy Trinity is a happy, caring and outward-looking community, proud of our diversity and the strong sense of belonging that unites us. We value difference, celebrate individuality and encourage every child to flourish.
We are committed to providing a stimulating learning environment where children are:
Inspired to explore and achieve academic excellence
Encouraged to grow in confidence and independence
Supported to develop curiosity, character and compassion
Motivated to contribute positively to the wider community
Our Christian values—justice, trust, humility, reverence, peace, thankfulness, endurance, wisdom, creation, service, koinonia, friendship, forgiveness, compassion and hope—are at the heart of all we do.
We are seeking a dynamic, ambitious and intellectually curious Assistant Headteacher to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who wants to define what “outstanding” looks like next. You will help sustain and sharpen the exceptional practice that earned our OFSTED judgement, while bringing fresh thinking about how we grow our pupils, our staff and ourselves, making a real difference in children’s lives.
You will:
Support whole-school improvement and the strategic delivery of the curriculum.
Line manage staff and coordinate professional development and performance management.
Lead teaching and learning through effective monitoring, evaluation and the modelling of outstanding practice.
Work collaboratively with parents, carers and wider stakeholders to raise standards and strengthen community partnerships.
Contribute to school improvement work across the wider LDBS Academies Trust.
What We Offer
As part of the LDBS Academies Trust, we offer:
A supportive and inclusive working environment, where well-being is prioritised.
A comprehensive CPD and leadership development programme, tailored to your career progression.
Access to counselling support and an annual wellbeing day.
Opportunities for career progression and collaboration across our family of schools.
A dedicated, passionate and professional staff team committed to our shared mission and values.
The opportunity to contribute to system leadership across the LDBS Academies Trust, working alongside experienced school leaders.
About You
You will be:
A qualified teacher (QTS) with a clear evidence base demonstrating the impact of your leadership on teaching quality and pupil outcomes.
Experienced in leading a core subject and in driving a whole-school improvement initiative with demonstrable impact.
Able to demonstrate how your communication and vision have improved staff practice and school culture.
Able to evidence improved outcomes for all pupils, including those with additional needs.
Able to point to specific, measurable improvements achieved through school improvements achieved through school improvement initiatives you have led.
Committed to evidence-informed practice and able to model and lead a coaching approach to professional development that grows teachers at all career stages.
Ambitious for your own professional development, with a clear aspiration toward headship and the commitment to develop yourself alongside the staff you lead.
Deeply committed to our Christian ethos and values.
Join Us
This is a rare opportunity to join a school that has already achieved something significant and is determined to continue to excel. If you are driven by the delivery of truly exceptional education and keen to develop your leadership skills within an ambitious, values-led trust, we would love to hear from you.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who support our Christian ethos and values.
Come and visit us—meet our inspiring pupils and dedicated staff and see our vision in action.
How to Apply
For further information and to download an application pack, please visit our school website:
https://www.holytrinityn17.ldbsact.org/Assistant-Headteacher-Job-Vacancy
Please complete the application form and send it along with your supporting statement to:
Anesha West, School Business Administrator – sba@309.ldbsact.org
Closing Date: Monday 11th May 2026, 5pm
Interviews: wc Monday 18th May 2026, Times tbc
Applications will be reviewed on receipt. Holy Trinity CE Primary School reserves the right to close any job advert early if a suitable appointment is made. Applications will only be accepted via our application form.
Safeguarding Statement:
Holy Trinity CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate child protection screening, including checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.