Leader of Learning (Assistant Headteacher)

Job description / Role

Job overview

Vacancy for Leader of Learning (Assistant Headteacher) – Brecknock Primary School
To start: January 2026
Contract type: Permanent full time
Salary: L6 – L9

The Executive Headteacher and Governing Body of the Brecknock and Torriano Federation are seeking to appoint a dedicated and dynamic Leader of Learning (Assistant Headteacher) to join our Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will be located at Brecknock Primary School. We require an excellent leader who is passionate about improving the life chances for the children in our community. The successful candidate will be a committed team player, determined to make a positive difference. The Leader of Learning will work under the guidance of the Executive Headteacher and Head of School to provide leadership for the school in order to maintain its success and ensure the highest quality of education for all its pupils.

Brecknock is a happy, ambitious and inclusive one-form entry school, serving a vibrant and diverse community. As a Rights Respecting school, children’s rights and active citizenship are placed at the core of our ethos and values. We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation, promoting racial and gender equality. We believe in a diverse staff body to truly reflect our community and enrich our children’s educational experiences. The Brecknock and Torriano Federation shares a vision to ensure that all children achieve the highest standards academically and socially. They are taught in a way which challenges their thinking, stimulates their interests and promotes active citizenship. Brecknock Primary is a member of the EEF North London Alliance Research School, providing local and regional support to use evidence to improve teaching practice and educational outcomes for children.