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School Leadership jobs in London.

Headteachers, deputies, heads of department and school business leaders are appointed on both interim and permanent terms, often around inspection, federation or trust growth. Actionus works discreetly with schools and trusts on leadership appointments.

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Hiring in London

What the London market looks like.

London has the densest concentration of acute trusts, specialist centres and independent providers in the UK, so cover requirements move quickly and often start at short notice. Travel across zones matters as much as postcode: many assignments are realistically commutable from several boroughs, and cross-site working between hospitals within the same trust is common.

Major employers in Greater London

  • —Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Barts Health NHS Trust
  • —Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
  • —King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Also covering

Croydon · Barnet · Ealing · Romford · Kingston · Watford · Ilford

Typical settings

  • Maintained schools
  • Academy trusts
  • Special schools
  • Further education colleges

Common specialities

  • Headship
  • Deputy and assistant headship
  • Head of department
  • SENCO
  • School business management

Other roles in London

Questions

School Leadership work in London, answered.

What school leadership jobs are available in London?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent school leadership roles across London and the wider Greater London area, including maintained schools, academy trusts, special schools. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire school leaders in London?
Actionus works with education employers across London and the wider Greater London area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring school leaders.
What registration do I need to work as a school leadership professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in London?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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