Deputy Headteacher
Deptford Park Primary School, London, SE8 5RJ14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
29 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- 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
- L9 - L12 (Inner London)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Thank you for your interest in the role of Deputy Headteacher at Deptford Park Primary School. At the heart of our school is a deep belief that children flourish when they feel known, safe and valued. Relationships and kindness underpin everything we do – in our classrooms, among our staff, with families and across our wider community.
Deptford Park is a school where every child is truly known, where families are warmly welcomed, and where staff work collaboratively to support one another. We believe that when children and staff feel respected and cared for, they are empowered to do their very best.
This is an exciting time for Deptford Park with a new Headteacher appointed in September 2025, and a 40-place Unit for children with Severe Learning Difficulties opening in June 2026. We are seeking a Deputy Headteacher who is enthusiastic about helping to shape the school’s next chapter, strengthening what works well, playing a key role in our ongoing development, and looking ahead with ambition and optimism.
As Deputy Headteacher, you will be central to nurturing positive relationships, modelling compassionate and inclusive leadership, and supporting every child and adult in our school to thrive. We warmly welcome applicants who share our commitment to relational leadership, teamwork, and a school culture where everyone feels they belong.
If you are a leader who acts with kindness, believes wholeheartedly in the potential of every child and adult, and is excited by the opportunity to build something special together, we would be delighted to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
If you are interested in joining the Deptford Park team, we would love to welcome you to our school so that you can experience first-hand what it is like to be part of our special community.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact our School Business Manager, Clare New, to make an appointment to view the school and meet our Headteacher c.new@deptfordpark.lewisham.sch.uk
Further information about the job
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.
The following checks:
- Verification of ID, qualifications and candidate's right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS including a Children’s Barred List, Section 128 and 2018 Childcare Disqualifications Regulations checks
- An assessment of fitness to work to ensure that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job
- Overseas criminal record and overseas professional registration checks where necessary
- Compliant employment references
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 Deptford Park Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 231 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Deptford Park Primary School website
- Email address
- cnew2.209@lgflmail.org
- Phone number
- 020 8692 4351
Deptford Park is a warm and welcoming primary school community. Our School Values Integrity, Kindness, Respect, Leadership, Resilience and Sustainability are at the heart of what we do and achieve. We celebrate and embrace the rich diversity of our inclusive community and encourage children to respect each other’s cultures and faiths; we are proud of our school badge: “The world in our school.”
We are committed to preparing our children for life and the adventures and challenges they will have along the way. Our focus is firmly fixed on learning and we all encourage all children to grow and develop, to be motivated and engaged, to think big, and to achieve the best possible learning outcomes through a “we can do it” approach.
The best way to experience Deptford Park is to visit us. Please contact our Headteacher, Cat Washbrook, to arrange a visit on headteacher@deptfordpark.lewisham.sch.uk.
Arranging a visit to Deptford Park Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cnew2.209@lgflmail.org.
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