Location
London Borough of Haringey

Hours
Full Time (32.5 hours per week) - Term Time Only

Salary
Leadership 2 - Leadership 6 (£62,857 - £68,361)

About the Role
Pembury House Nursery School and Children’s Centre is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. Working closely with the Head of School, you will help set the vision for the future of the school and children’s centre, ensuring the right people and plans are in place to meet the needs of children and families in our local community. Pembury is part of the Haringey Early Years Schools Alliance, a federation of three maintained nursery schools led by an Executive Headteacher and one governing body. Recently inspected, Pembury House achieved an exceptional grade from Ofsted.
If you are passionate about Early Years education and an exceptional teacher, this could be the challenge you have been looking for. We are seeking someone with some leadership experience who is eager to grow with our school. Resilience, innovation, and infectious enthusiasm to positively drive change are essential qualities. Our federation is committed to action research, and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to this ongoing commitment.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed where the Head of School or Executive Headteacher will provide a tour and answer any questions about the post.
This is a permanent position starting January 2026.

Experience
Some leadership experience is required, though we welcome candidates who are keen to develop and grow within the role.

About you
Resilient, innovative, and enthusiastic with a passion for Early Years education. You should be motivated to lead positive change and committed to collaborative action research within the federation.

Qualifications
Qualified teacher status and relevant leadership qualifications or experience are expected. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families is essential. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and online checks in line with safeguarding practices.