Deputy Headteacher

Grimsdyke School, Pinner, HA5 4QE

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £67,762.00 - £74,239.00 Annually (Actual) L11 - L15

Deputy Headteacher job summary

We are seeking an exceptional and motivated Deputy Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team at Grimsdyke School. This is a key strategic role, working closely with the Headteacher to drive school improvement and ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.

The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping the strategic direction of the school, leading on teaching and learning, curriculum development and staff development. As Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), the post holder will also ensure that safeguarding remains at the heart of the school’s culture and practice.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a committed and experienced leadership team, contributing to a strong, inclusive and values-driven school community. The Deputy Headteacher will deputise for the Headteacher when required and will be instrumental in maintaining the school’s high standards and supporting its continued development.

We are looking for a leader who is passionate about education, committed to achieving excellence for all pupils, and able to inspire and develop others.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Grimsdyke School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this
commitment and will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred List
and full child protection/safeguarding training.

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 Grimsdyke School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 628 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grimsdyke School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grimsdyke-school

Grimsdyke School is an over subscribed three form entry primary school location in a residential area of Hatch End. As a school we work alongside a community of aspirational parents who want the best for their children and as a result we have an amazing cohort of children from Reception to Year Six who are engaged with their learning and want to do well.

Throughout the school we foster a safe cohesive calm, caring environment where students feel valued and are challenged through a broad and balanced curriculum. We foster “growth mindset” at all phases across the school to develop students who are resilient when faced with a challenge and are risk-takers in their learning. As a staff of excellent practitioners we are committed to ensure this happens on a day-to-day basis because we believe that they are key elements of lifelong learning.

In order for students to achieve and develop holistically they are encouraged to learn in a variety of different ways as individuals and as groups. At Grimsdyke, we endeavour to involve students in their own learning by setting goals, reflecting, taking opportunities to lead with their peers or class and developing a positive mindset where mistakes and challenge become a key part to their development and progress. These opportunities develop a well-rounded learner that is able to adapt to a wide range of situations thus making the best of all learning experiences now and in the future.

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