Deputy Headteacher

Are you ready to help shape the next stage of an ambitious and inclusive primary school?

Deputy Headteacher

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional leader to work alongside the Headteacher and established leadership team to continue our journey of improvement and ensure that every child receives an excellent education within a safe, nurturing and ambitious environment.

We are looking for a leader who has the vision and experience to influence whole-school improvement, and who shares our belief that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed.

Our vision is “Learning for life, achieving together” and our values of Courage, Curiosity, Compassion, Creativity and Collaboration underpin everything we do.

As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a key role in the strategic leadership and development of the school.

Working closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher for Quality of Education and Standards, Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion and Achievement, and wider leadership team, you will contribute to ensuring the highest standards across all aspects of school life.

The successful candidate will initially take strategic responsibility for:

Behaviour and attitudes

Safeguarding and child protection

Pastoral systems and pupil wellbeing

Mental health and emotional wellbeing

Pupil leadership and voice

You will provide leadership, challenge and support to colleagues, ensuring that our systems and approaches enable every pupil to feel safe, valued and ready to learn.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to whole‑school improvement, develop leadership capacity across the school and play an active role in shaping the future direction of Newbury Park Primary School.

Specific leadership responsibilities may evolve over time in response to the needs and priorities of the school.

We are looking for someone who:

Is an experienced and successful primary school leader.

Has a proven track record of improving outcomes and experiences for pupils.

Has successful experience of leading improvement in areas such as behaviour, safeguarding, attendance, pastoral care or wellbeing.

Understands how a positive school culture enables children to thrive.

Can inspire, motivate and develop colleagues.

Has high expectations and a commitment to excellence.

Can build strong relationships with pupils, staff, families and external partners.

Is reflective, resilient and able to think strategically.

Shares our ambition for every child to achieve their full potential.

The opportunity to join a committed and ambitious Senior Leadership Team.

A strong culture of collaboration, professional development and shared responsibility.

The opportunity to make a significant contribution to whole-school improvement.

A diverse, vibrant and inclusive school community.

A leadership team committed to developing staff and growing leadership capacity.

Newbury Park Primary School is a four-form entry primary school serving a diverse and vibrant community. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and our commitment to ensuring every child is supported to achieve their potential.

We warmly welcome visits to the school and would encourage prospective candidates to experience our school community before applying. To arrange a visit, please contact Amy Gwillim, School Business Manager, on  via the school office or at recruitment@

Closing Date: Friday 2 October 2026 at 12 noon

Shortlisting: Monday 5 October 2026

Interviews: Thursday 15 October and Friday 16 October 2026

Newbury Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate safer recruitment procedures.

We reserve the right to interview…