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.

• 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

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

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.

• 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

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