Deputy Head Teacher

Poverest Primary School, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2JD

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  26 August 2025

• Closing date

  14 March 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  14 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership pay scale 11 to 15

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about education and has the skills and personal characteristics to excel in all aspects of leadership, teaching, learning and behaviour for learning.

Applicants should have a strong teaching background and experience in leading teams. They will have a record of success in teaching and learning, raising standards, and a compelling vision for school improvement.

Strong interpersonal skills are vital for this role, as building relationships with children, staff, and parents will be essential. The ability to communicate clearly, empathically, and enthusiastically while upholding high standards within a culture of ongoing improvement will also be essential.

The successful candidate will have a keen eye for detail, flexibility and resilience, high standards, and outstanding professional and personal integrity.

What the school offers its staff

Poverest Primary School offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and professional community. It really is a fantastic place to work where staff are encouraged to grow and become reflective practitioners.

Further details about the role

Qualities of our deputy headteacher:

• Uphold public trust in school leadership and maintain high standards of ethics, behaviour and professional conduct
• Build positive and respectful relationships across the school community
• Serve in the best interests of the school’s children

Main purpose of the role:

• Formulating the aims and objectives of the school
• Establishing policies for achieving these aims and objectives
• Managing staff and resources
• Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives
• Pupil Premium lead
• Designated safeguarding lead
• Child looked after lead
• Attendance lead

If the headteacher is absent, the deputy headteacher will deputise, as directed by the governing body

The deputy headteacher will also be expected to fulfil the professional responsibilities of a headteacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD)

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS and social media checks are required for this post.

Applications and appointments will be dealt with in accordance with KCSIE 2023 guidance.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to cwhite@poverest.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Declaration of Convictions.pdf - 29.7 KB (opens in new tab)

Deputy Head Teacher JD & PS with intro letter - March 2025.pdf - 174 KB (opens in new tab)

About Poverest Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 435 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Poverest Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: cwhite@poverest.co.uk
• Phone number: 01689816060
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/poverest-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Poverest Primary School is a forward thinking school that recognises and develops children’s personal strengths and talents. Our children are well behaved, enthusiastic learners and our staff is welcoming, hard working and supportive. We are striving towards outstanding so please join us on our journey.

We have an excellent ASD Provision and inclusion is widespread so if you are interested in special educational needs this is the school for you!

Arranging a visit to Poverest Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cwhite@poverest.co.uk.

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