Deputy Headteacher

Kingfield Primary School, Woking, Surrey, GU22 9EQ

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  16 April 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: SWAN Leadership L2 - L7 (£54,496 - £61,582)

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Deputy Headteacher – Kingfield Primary School

Leadership Scale Salary Range L2 – L7 (dependent on experience)

Kingfield Primary School’s current Deputy Headteacher has just been appointed to Headship, and we are now looking for an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join the team. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, dedicated and inspirational who will build upon the school’s successful journey. At Kingfield Primary every child is nurtured, and the school prides itself on its drive to want every child to be the best they can be. The school is diverse and inclusive to all.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring, forward thinking and organised leader who can work in partnership with the Headteacher to develop and implement the school’s strategic vision and drive continued school improvement. We are seeking a Deputy Headteacher who will champion excellence in teaching, learning and pastoral care.

This role will include a commitment to teach in class up to 2 days a week.

Kingfield Primary School is based in Woking and is part of The SWAN Trust, a multi-academy trust comprised of 10 schools all within the Primary phase.

We are looking for an experienced Leader who:

• inspires and motivates others, providing confident leadership that builds on and strengthens the school’s clear vision and values;
  
• will establish high standards and expectations of the teaching and learning within the school;
  
• be a consistently highly effective teacher with secure evidence-based understanding of what makes the best teaching;
  
• communicates with clarity, empathy and integrity, building strong and trusting relationships with children, staff, families, governors and a wide range of stakeholders within and beyond the school;
  
• can demonstrate they have a deep understanding of meeting the needs of vulnerable children.
  
• is committed to working within our Trust and will act in the best interests of the whole Trust, collaborating with others and contributing to the strategic direction of the Trust.
  

We can offer:

• A welcoming, diverse, inclusive community where all are valued
  
• Happy, well-motivated and enthusiastic children, who enjoy learning and are proud of their school
  
• A caring, talented, energetic and committed staff team
  
• An opportunity for helping to shape and contribute to the future direction of the Trust
  
• Supportive network of schools and senior leaders within the Trust
  
• Opportunities for cross-school working and best practice sharing
  
• Clear commitment to continuing professional development
  
• Free onsite parking
  
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• A Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

Additional Information:

• Please see the Deputy Headteacher Recruitment pack for further information on the job description, person specification and more information about the school and The SWAN Trust
  
• Closing date for applications: 10 am on 5th May 2026.
  
• Interviews to take place on 15th May 2026.
  
• Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and highly recommended and can be arranged by calling the school office to arrange a convenient time.
  

Applications should be made using The SWAN Trust Application Form (CVs will not be accepted).

We look forward to receiving your application.

The SWAN Trust, a multi-academy trust which incorporates 10 schools within the Woking area. The schools work closely together and aim to support each other through purposeful collaboration that enhances educational opportunities and supports improvements in the quality of learning for all our children.

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

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.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Kingfield Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 247 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingfield Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingfield-primary-school

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