Assistant Headteacher for the Hungerford and Pooles Park School

About The Role

The Hungerford School and Pooles Park (part of the Bridge Trust) requires

An Assistant Headteacher

within mainstream Primary schools

Salary Grade: L6 - L9

Salary Range: £68,361 - £72,858 per annum

32.5 hours per week: Monday - Friday term time only

Permanent Contract

Start Date: January 2026

Flexible working opportunities are available if required by negotiation

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge?

Do you enjoy really making a difference to children's lives?

Would you like to be part of a Trust which promotes research, creativity and staff development?

Then come and meet us.

Our Story

The Bridge Trust is a unique Multi Academy Trust which consists of five special schools, two mainstream school, a Training & Development Service and an Outreach Service. We are an ambitious family of schools that embraces the individuality of everyone - children and adults. We acknowledge that learning can look different for different pupils and staff, and we look to change our approach to meet the needs of the individual.

The Hungerford School is a unique, inclusive mainstream primary school with a big heart. It is a mainstream school with a special school ethos. We have an exciting curriculum and a strong belief in inclusion and the celebration of difference and diversity. For more info about our school, visit our site: Hungerford School

The Poole's Park Primary School is a one form entry primary school in the heart of Finsbury Park. The school has beautiful facilities and offers a rich and fulfilling teaching and learning environment. Visit our site for more info here: Poole's Park School

We are recruiting for:

• An Assistant headteacher to work across two inclusive mainstream schools, Hungerford and Poole's Park. The Executive Headteacher has overall management of the school and the Head of School is responsible for the day-to-day management and organisation of the school.
• The post holder will take lead responsibility for two to three key areas of the school's work agreed by the Executive Headteacher.

More About us:

• We use Positive Behaviour Support to improve our children's behaviour.
• We use Project Based Learning to inspire their minds.
• We are an inclusive learning environment. Every child is welcome and we never give up.
• We drive each other and our children to be our best.
• We are more than a school: we work with and for our community, whenever and whatever is needed.

In return, we can offer you:

• Excellent professional development opportunities linked with the Trust and the Development Centre.
• A chance to help define the school and progress your career.
• A supportive community and a committed team of staff that are equally determined to give children the best possible opportunities.
• Financial Wellbeing Scheme, Employee discount schemes, Employee Assistance Programs, access to Blue Light Card.

To apply:

To apply, please click on this link to be redirected to our career page for the application form: Assistant Headteacher for the Hungerford and Pooles Park School, England - Tes Jobs

For more info, visit our vacancy page on our Trust website: Vacancies - The Bridge Trust.

If you wish to have an informal conversation about the position, please contact the school office with these details: Phone: 0 (Select Option 2) and email: for Hungerford and for Pooles Park.

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 20th October 2025

Interviews: Friday 24th October 2025

The Bridge Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and children's barred list check where relevant.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments to this Act.

At The Bridge Trust, we want all our employees to feel included, bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and truly believe that diversity drives innovation.