Deputy Headteacher
Colindale Primary School, London, NW9 6DT20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
31 March 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
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £77,209 - £84,769
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong track record of impact
- Has successful leadership experience and the ability to inspire others
- Believes passionately in inclusion and high expectations for every child
- Can think strategically, but also roll up their sleeves and get stuck in
- Builds strong relationships with staff, pupils and families
- Is reflective, resilient and always striving to improve
Above all, we are looking for a leader who shares our commitment to doing what is right for children –
even when it takes extra care, effort and determination.
The successful candidate will:
- Lead on staff deployment, including timetables, rotas and daily organisation.
- Lead a phase within the school
- Work alongside the Headteacher and senior leaders to drive school improvement
- Take strategic responsibility for a key area
- Deputise for the Headteacher when required
- Be part of the safeguarding team
You will play a central role in shaping the direction of the school and ensuring the very highest standards for all pupils.
What the school offers its staff
Why join Colindale?
- A warm, welcoming and supportive staff team
- Children who make you proud every single day
- A strong culture of professional development and leadership growth
- A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing – we work hard, but we support each other, value balance and look after each other
- A school that truly lives its values
- The opportunity to make a real and lasting difference
We strongly encourage visits to the school – come and see what makes Colindale such a special place to work. To arrange a visit contact visits@colindale.barnetmail.net
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Colindale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, verification of identity and qualifications, and online checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
We have a strong safeguarding culture, and all staff receive regular training to ensure they understand their responsibilities in keeping children safe.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
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About Colindale Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 723 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Colindale Primary School website
- Email address
- hr@colindale.barnetmail.net
Colindale Primary School is a non-denominational three form entry Community School for girls and boys between the ages of 3 to 11, maintained by the London Borough of Barnet, with a resourced provision for children with physical disabilities. On site there is also an assessment centre for pre-school children with complex needs, called Acorn.
At Colindale we are fortunate to have a fantastic new school building which provides a well-planned, spacious, learning environment which is well-resourced and fully accessible. All our classrooms and learning areas are equipped with interactive whiteboards. Outside we have a variety of beautifully landscaped areas which give wonderful scope for outdoor learning and play.
The excellent facilities we have include an indoor heated swimming pool, large all weather play pitch, an enclosed netball/basketball court, a tennis court, soft play room, physiotherapy rooms and a large hall with a stage and sound and lighting system. We also have an environmental area with a pond, a sensory garden, a woodland area and gardening areas.
There are 750 pupils who attend Colindale, organised into seven year groups, each with three parallel mixed ability classes of not more than 30. There are two nursery classes of 39 children, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, as well as a brand new provision for two year olds called Little Rainbows.
We are proud of our school and share and celebrate the diversity of our community. As a Rights Respecting school, inclusion and equal opportunities are a fundamental part of our ethos. We work towards a community in which there is a common vision and sense of belonging; a community in which the diversity of people’s backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and valued; a community in which similar life opportunities are available to all; and a community in which strong and positive relationships exist and continue to be developed in our school and in the wider community.
Our role in promoting equality is crucial in creating opportunities for pupils’ achievement and enabling every child to achieve their potential. Our commitment to inclusion is exemplified by our achievement of receiving the IQM Inclusive School Award for the third time.
We are funded for nine places for children with physical disabilities. Children are based in the mainstream classes alongside their peers. In this way they benefit from participating in all the curriculum activities in their class, as well as the specialist facilities and resources that we have in the school. We work with outside agencies, for example physiotherapy and speech, to ensure the optimum inclusion. Support staff, therapists and parents work together and meet regularly as a team to review and set targets and to differentiate the curriculum when needed.
Arranging a visit to Colindale Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@colindale.barnetmail.net.
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