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Deputy Headteacher

Hatton Special School, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 8EU

This job expired on 27 January 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  April 2026 (We would consider Sept 2026 start for the right candidate)

• Closing date

  27 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 January 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: full time equivalent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £77,209 - £84,769
• Pay scale: L15-19 (outer London

What skills and experience we're looking for

To support the Headteacher in providing inspirational leadership grounded in a strong

personal commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. The Deputy Headteacher will

champion an ambitious curriculum, drive improvements in classroom practice, and ensure

that all pupils achieve excellent outcomes through consistently high standards, inclusive

practice and reflective professional development.

This role is ideally suited to an experienced leader whose core professional identity remains

that of an outstanding teacher, and who is motivated by the difference that excellent

education can make to pupils’ lives.

In the absence of the headteacher, the deputy headteacher will deputise as required

What the school offers its staff

All Hatton staff have access to:

• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A well-resourced and supportive school environment
• Enthusiastic colleagues and supportive governors
• Staff social events
• Well-being support

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This includes the need to become familiar with school policies immediately upon appointment and to follow the school’s procedures in relation to safeguarding.

Offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS Certificate and other employment checks. References will be requested for those short listed ONLY and prior to interview.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

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

DHT Recruitment pack - Jan 26.pdf - 1.04 MB (opens in new tab)

About Hatton Special School

• School type: Special school, ages 3 to 11
• School size: 196 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hatton Special School website
• Email address: meraphkiflay@hattonspecialschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 02085514131
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hatton-school-and-special-needs-centre

Hatton is a maintained special school for primary children with complex learning difficulties. All children have learning difficulties with additional complexities such as autism, speech and language disorders and challenging behaviour.

Arranging a visit to Hatton Special School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email meraphkiflay@hattonspecialschool.co.uk.

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