Primary School Deputy Headteacher

Overview

Primary School Deputy Headteacher

Are you an experienced senior leader looking to embark on a new challenge this September?

Perhaps you are an experienced teacher or middle leader looking to step into leadership?

Do you have experience leading within a primary school and wanting to work in a primary school in Waltham Forest, London that is highly regarded in the borough?

Are you committed to inclusion and passionate about learning?

Academics are currently working with a successful primary school located in Waltham Forest, London who are looking for a Primary School Deputy Headteacher to join them from September 2026 on a permanent contract.

Details

• Location: Waltham Forest, London
• Start: September 2026
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £63,000 - £75,000 per annum
• School type: Primary, 3 Form Entry
• OFSTED status: 'good'
• Benefits: Great education and training opportunities

Responsibilities

You must be able to demonstrate:

• Consistently excellent classroom practice resulting in high levels of pupil enjoyment and progress
• Dedication to leading and promoting high quality teaching and learning
• The ability to coach, mentor and support colleagues, embedding excellent practice

Qualifications and profile

The ideal candidate will have strong strategic leadership and management skills, with extensive experience in leading and co-ordinating effective and innovative practice across the School.

What the school offers

• Amazing children & young people and supportive, talented and committed colleagues
• A dynamic and energetic environment focused on delivering our vision and ethos
• A school culture where learning, enquiry and dialogue are integral to leadership at all levels
• A purpose-built building and well-resourced learning environment
• Regular leadership coaching
• Opportunities to undertake further academic study or qualification
• The opportunity to undertake a key role in determining the best possible outcomes for our pupils
• Excellent benefits

How to apply

To hear more about this Deputy Headteacher role then please call Yasmin Boffa at Academics or click apply now: