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Deputy Headteacher

Hillbrook School, London, SW17 8SG

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• 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 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.

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.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

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

Deputy Head Inclusion JD - PS.doc - 2.22 MB (opens in new tab)

About Hillbrook School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 623 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hillbrook School website
• Email address: admin@hillbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hillbrook-school

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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