Deputy Headteacher

Paxton Academy Sports And Science, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £65,642.00 - £72,009.00 Annually (Actual)

Deputy Headteacher job summary

We are looking for someone to support the Headteacher in providing professional leadership in the management of the school through promoting a culture of excellence, equality and high expectations for all pupils thereby ensuring a productive learning environment which is engaging and fulfilling for all pupils resulting in high standards in all areas of the school’s work.

Strategic Vision and Direction; Shaping the Future

Ensure the vision for the school is clearly articulated, shared, understood and acted upon effectively by all.

Demonstrate the vision in your everyday work and practice.

Motivate and work with others to create a shared culture and positive climate.

Ensure that strategic planning takes account of the diversity and experience of the school and community.

Take a leading role across the whole school, in the light of new and emerging research, to enhance and extend the learning experience of pupils. Leading Learning and Teaching

Demonstrating consistent application of all school policies and providing an exemplar model of the application of policies in your practice where appropriate.

Research and lead creative and imaginative ways of anticipating and solving problems and identifying opportunities that will enhance the quality of education across the school.

Demonstrate a culture and ethos of challenge and support where all pupils can achieve success and become engaged in their own learning.

Monitor, evaluate and review classroom practice throughout the school and promote improvement.

Challenge underperformance at all levels and provide support to improve performance.

Ensure a consistent and continuous school-wide focus on pupils’ achievement, using data and benchmarks to monitor progress in every child’s learning.

Work closely and in collaboration with colleagues within Wandle Learning Trust to share best practice.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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 Paxton Academy Sports And Science

• School type: Free Schools, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 275 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Paxton Academy Sports And Science website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/paxton-academy-sports-and-science

Paxton Academy is a thriving primary school in Thornton Heath. Pupils leave us equipped with a firm grasp of key basic skills, a broad knowledge base and personal interests, shared moral values, excellent communication skills and the tools to be successful in secondary school and beyond.
In all subjects the knowledge and skills are closely focused on developing the children in ways which will equip them for lifelong learning. At Paxton pupils know that no matter your age or where you live we can all make a positive impact – whether that’s through volunteering, fundraising or raising awareness for causes that matter

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