Deputy Headteacher
Crownfield Infant School, Romford, Essex, RM7 8JB10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L11-L17
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a dynamic, compassionate leader who:
- Has proven experience in senior leadership, ideally as a deputy or assistant head
- Is passionate about delivering outstanding teaching and learning in the early years and able to develop this in others
- Has strong communication and people skills and is able to lead with emotional intelligence
- Has a natural flair for challenging and empowering others to continuously improve and strive for excellence
- Understands how to use data effectively to raise attainment and support all learners
- Has an in-depth knowledge and experience of leading effective school improvement and a strong track record of accelerating performance
- Is passionate about the transformative power of education, cares about children and is willing to challenge complacency in order to ensure the best possible outcomes for all learners
- Values teamwork and is eager to contribute to a supportive, collaborative school community
Demonstrates commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What the school offers its staff
As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in leading curriculum and standards across the school. Reporting directly to the Head teacher, you will lead by example as an outstanding classroom teacher, inspiring quality teaching and learning. You will take responsibility for strategic planning, quality assurance and school improvement initiatives. You will also deputise for the Headteacher when required, supporting the smooth running of the school
What We Offer
- A friendly, inclusive school community committed to staff well-being and professional development
- The chance to lead and innovate within a school with clear priorities and strong values
- Supportive senior leadership and opportunities for ongoing leadership training and growth
- A focus on work-life balance and staff happiness as central to school culture
Further information about the job
We are a thriving three-form entry infant school located in Collier Row, Romford, with a warm, welcoming culture at our core.
We are committed to inclusion and excellence, with a particular focus on strengthening quality first teaching, specialist SEN provision, and supporting well-being for all. As a school driven by collaboration and continuous improvement, we believe in growing leaders at every level.
Join Us to Inspire and Lead at Crownfield Infant and Nursery School
Are you a passionate and visionary leader looking for your next move? Are you ready to make a lasting impact in an inclusive, vibrant early year’s school setting? Crownfield Infant and Nursery School is seeking an energetic, passionate and dedicated Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team.
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Crownfield Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 352 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Crownfield Infant School website
- Email address
- csteadman@crownfieldinfantschool.org
- Phone number
- 01708741826
Crownfield Infant and Nursery School
Arranging a visit to Crownfield Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email csteadman@crownfieldinfantschool.org.
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