Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning)

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school as Assistant Headteacher, leading on Teaching and Learning. At CCF, we never forget that teaching and learning is our core business and we keep it the main thing within our school. If you are passionate about pedagogy and dedicated to improving the already high quality of teaching at CCF, we want to hear from you.

At CCF we believe that there are no limits to what our pupils can achieve and our holistic approach ensures that our pupils not only achieve impressive academic outcomes but also develop as individuals. We are determined that every pupil will be able to reflect on their time at CCF as happy and fulfilling, and having prepared them for their future success.

This role has arisen at an exciting time at CCF. Outcomes for pupils are incredibly strong, with 70% of pupils attaining 9-5 in English and maths in summer 2025, and the school attaining an Attainment 8 score of 58 in summer 2025 and Progress 8 score of 0.7 in summer 2024. This is driven by the excellent teaching and support given to our pupils and we are committed to further developing the high-quality teaching at CCF.

Interviews will take place during the week commencing 27 April 2026.

Advance your career

At Christ’s College Finchley we value our staff by providing a positive school climate. Our aim is to ensure a balanced, secure and healthy workplace where our teaching and support staff can flourish. We do this because we know that our staff are central to the success of our pupils.

Your passion for education will be evident along with essential qualities such as the ability to communicate effectively, the ability to listen and the ability to collaborate and work with others. You will have that unique skill of monitoring and inspiring our young people and in return we will provide you with every opportunity for a rewarding career.

Christ’s College Finchley has a high-performing workforce and staff talent which is evident by the low levels of staff absences and turnover. Our staff wellbeing approach is a priority and, along with our focus on promoting from within, is central to our staff retention strategy. We place great emphasis on reviewing individual workloads and time pressures to ensure there are flexible work routines; workplace support and integration; individual and team recognition; and positive working relationships to maintain and improve the mental and physical wellbeing of our staff.

In the same way that we have high expectations of our pupils, we have high expectations of our staff but the benefits and rewards are multitudinous, from job satisfaction and career development to professional and lifestyle benefits.

Career, health and wealth benefits

In choosing to join us at Christ's College Finchley, you will be entitled to a range of benefits, designed to support you. We believe that staff can only discharge their responsibility for pupils if their own wellbeing is strong and therefore we prioritise reducing staff workload and fostering good wellbeing for all staff at CCF.

• Joining a welcoming team - we tend to describe CCF as Christ's College Family - with an environment where staff are encouraged to thrive and where senior leaders focus on strategies to ensure workloads are manageable, there is flexibility where possible and that staff are recognised for the excellent work they do.

• A school where teachers can teach because of strong behaviour systems and a recognition that teachers are the experts and therefore have autonomy, with no fads or 'non-negotiables'.

• A well-planned and personalised CPD programme to ensure we continue to improve year-on-year.

• Teaching staff have access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and support staff are enrolled in the local government pension scheme.

• Annual on-site flu jab for all staff, including those not eligible for a free NHS flu jab.

• Free tea and coffee in our large staff room.

• A range of social events including summer barbeques and winter socials. Cake at Break takes place every Wednesday.

• On-site free parking.

• A scheduled calendar for staff, published in advance, with flexibility for events such as parents' evenings, which take place virtually, and a commitment to remaining under directed time.

• Trained Mental Health First Aiders.

• Eligible staff are entitled to an eye test and a contribution towards corrective glasses where they are required specifically for display screen equipment use.

• Membership of the Schools Advisory Service which provides access for staff to a range of benefits including: GP appointment, counselling, some operations, physiotherapy and menopause support.