Deputy Headteacher

St Paul's Way Trust School, London, E3 4FT

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2026

• Closing date

  29 September 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  24 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: Salary will be Pro Rata

Deputy Headteacher job summary

October 2026 | 0.8 | Fixed Term Contract

Are you an exceptional primary leader with the vision, ambition and expertise to help shape the future.

St Paul's Way Primary is seeking an outstanding Deputy Headteacher (Primary) to join our senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in driving continued excellence across our Primary Phase. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and inspirational leader who is passionate about ensuring every child achieves their full potential, regardless of background or circumstance.

As Deputy Headteacher, you will deputise for the Headteacher in their absence and contribute strategically to the leadership, development and success of the Primary Phase, while also supporting the wider all-through school community. You will lead on key aspects of school improvement, champion high standards of teaching and learning, and help create an exceptional educational experience for every pupil.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will:

Contribute to and lead strategic priorities within the School Improvement and Development Plan.

Embed and promote the school's ethos, values and ambitious vision for all pupils.

Lead safeguarding, pastoral care and pupil wellbeing across the Primary Phase.

Drive excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum development.

Raise standards of achievement and ensure pupils consistently exceed expectations.

Lead, support and develop staff through coaching, mentoring and professional development.

Monitor and evaluate pupil progress, using evidence to drive improvement.

Engage parents and carers as active partners in their children's learning.

Develop and implement school policies that promote inclusion, equality and excellence.

Support enrichment opportunities that broaden pupils' experiences and aspirations.

Contribute to the strategic leadership of the wider all-through school.

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 St Paul's Way Trust School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 1866 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Paul's Way Trust School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-paul-s-way-trust-school-london

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