Deputy Headteacher

Columbia Primary School, London, E2 7RG

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To start September 2026 or earlier

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 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
• Pay scale: L12 to L16

What skills and experience we're looking for

o An exceptional teacher & inspirational leader

o Someone who enjoys growing and developing others

o A loyal and committed team player

o Someone who enjoys autonomy and is keen to improve their own practice

o A values-driven leader with high expectations, an optimistic outlook and a sense of humour

What the school offers its staff

o Regular 1:1s with the headteacher, focusing on personal reflection, coaching and mentoring

o A range of professional development opportunities through the LETTA School Improvement Team

o Opportunities for career progression across schools in the LETTA Trust

o School teachers' pay and conditions & pay ranges in line with the best in the borough

o The opportunity to lead a committed team of professionals

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.

-To request an application pack, please email CPSrecruitment@letta.org.uk

-Completed applications should be sent to CPSrecruitment@letta.org.uk

-To discuss the post or organise a visit, contact: Olly Woodward (HT) on 02077393835 or email CPSrecruitment@letta.org.uk

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

DHT Headteacher Advert.pdf - 124 KB (opens in new tab)

About Columbia Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 427 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Columbia Primary School website
• Email address: hr@letta.org.uk
• Phone number: 02077393835
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/columbia-primary-school-e2-7rg

Arranging a visit to Columbia Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@letta.org.uk.

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