Havering Schools Jobs
Assistant Head Teacher
- Employer: LIFE Education Trust - Benhurst Primary School
- Reference: SCH/26/333804
LIFE Education Trust
Benhurst Primary School
Benhurst Avenue
Elm Park
Hornchurch
RM12 4QS
Tel: 01708 450807
Website: www.benhurst.havering.sch.uk
Twitter:@BenhurstPrimary
Headteacher: Ms Alice Larkman
Assistant Headteacher
Contract Type: Permanent
Scale: Leadership Pay Range (Outer London)
Salary: L6 - L9
FTE: 1.00 (0.8 may be considered)
Reporting to: Headteacher/SLT
Start Date: September 2026
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.
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.
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 17th April 2026
Interview will take place during the week beginning 20th April 2026
For further information about this role, please contact the People team via email at recruitment@lifeeducationtrust.com
The Trust reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline date. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community, particularly people from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented. LIFE Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.
It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.
Equal OpportunitiesHavering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
How to apply
Details of how to apply can be found on the school website: https://benhurst.havering.sch.uk/vacancies
Applications close at 9am on Friday 17th April 2026