Deputy Headteacher
Hillbrook School, London, SW17 8SGThis job expired on 15 May 2025
Start date details
Start date – September 2025
Closing date
15 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 May 2025
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 - L16
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an exceptional non- class based Deputy Head Teacher who will be at the heart of the leadership at Hillbrook, working alongside an experienced and driven Senior Leadership Team
You will be responsible for leading our Inclusion team and for promoting pastoral care and Community cohesion across the whole school. You will also be instrumental in the day to day running of the school and contribute to the strategic planning at Hillbrook.
We are looking for someone who: -
Ø Is an excellent classroom practitioner, with high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour
Ø Is committed to genuine inclusion at every level
Ø Is an excellent communicator and team player, with the ability to lead, motivate, inspire and support our established, hardworking team
Ø Is able to form positive relationships with the staff, children, governors, parents and the wider community
Ø Is able to balance a strong vision and high expectations with empathy and understanding
Ø Has the talent to think creatively and imaginatively, anticipating and solving problems
What the school offers its staff
Hillbrook is more than a primary school, it is a happy, successful learning community where everyone is welcomed and valued.
We are a large 3 form entry School with a fantastic reputation at the heart of a diverse and vibrant multi-ethnic community. We are located in Tooting South West London, very close to both Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec Stations.
In return, we can offer you the opportunity to: -
*Be part of a happy, vibrant and extremely successful school
*Work in a school community where parents are friendly, supportive and involved in school life
* Work with a great staff that value and support each other (we have fun!)
* Work in a well-resourced, organised and well cared for environment
* Have excellent opportunities to develop and grow as a practitioner as well as good prospects for career progression
* Teach happy children who love school and want to achieve their very best
* Be well supported by a leadership team who genuinely promote a healthy work life balance, who are visible and lead strongly by example
* Work alongside a supportive and active Governing Board
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed – please contact the school office.
Further details about the role
An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/
Completed application should be returned to the school by email - admin@hillbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk
Closing Date & Shortlisting: 15 May2025 (at noon)
Interview Date: 22 May 2025
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 post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hillbrook School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 681 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hillbrook School website
- Email address
- admin@hillbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk
Hillbrook is more than a primary school, it is a happy, successful learning community where everyone is welcomed and valued.
We are a large 3 form entry Outstanding Primary School with a fantastic reputation. We are at the heart of a diverse and vibrant multi-ethnic community located in Tooting South West London, very close to both Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec Stations.
Arranging a visit to Hillbrook School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@hillbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk.
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