Deputy Head Teacher

Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy, London, NW2 7LL

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  19 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £74,749.00 - £81,120.00 Annually (Actual) Permanent role - 32.5 hours/52 weeks - Salary L10 - L14 Inner London

Deputy Head Teacher job summary

Job Title: Deputy Head - Safeguarding, Behaviour & Pastoral Lead

Braintcroft Primary Academy is a vibrant, ambitious and proudly diverse 3‑form entry school in the heart of Brent. With over 660 pupils and a community representing more than 30 languages, we are a school full of energy, opportunity and possibility. As part of the national E‑ACT family, we are driven by our Trust values Think Big, Do the Right Thing, Show Team Spirit and by our academy values of Kind Heart, Active Minds and Excellence for every children .

We are seeking an exceptional school leader to join our senior team with strategic responsibility for safeguarding, behaviour and pastoral care. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our academy, shaping the culture, ethos and systems that ensure every child feels safe, supported and ready to learn.

About the Role

As Deputy Headteacher, you will:

• Lead on safeguarding as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring the highest standards of vigilance, compliance and professional practice.
• Oversee the behaviour and relationships strategy, rooted in restorative practice, trauma‑informed approaches and high expectations for all.
• Drive a Trust‑aligned pastoral vision that supports wellbeing, inclusion and strong family partnerships.
• Work closely with the Headteacher to deliver the strategic priorities and ensure a culture where every child can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
• Lead and develop staff, modelling the values‑driven, people‑first culture that defines E‑ACT.
• Play a key role in whole‑school improvement, curriculum leadership and operational excellence

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader or an ambitious Assistant Headteacher ready for the next step who is passionate about safeguarding, inclusion and pastoral care.

Pay range: L10 - L14 £74,749 - £81,120 ( Inner London )

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - recognised teaching certification.
• Proven leadership experience - ideally as an Assistant Head, Phase Leader, or equivalent.
• Strong academic background - degree-level education with evidence of continuous professional development.
• Safeguarding and child protection training - up-to-date knowledge of statutory requirements.

Experience the journey to success with us: https://braintcroftacademy.e-act.org.uk

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk  

Benefits: 

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

 

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 663 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/braintcroft-e-act-primary-academy

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