Deputy Headteacher

Marlborough Primary School, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 1UJ

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  19 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £66,152.00 - £77,773.00 Annually (Actual) L10-17

Deputy Headteacher job summary

We are seeking two experienced and dynamic Deputy Headteachers to join our dedicated leadership team and contribute to the continued success of our school. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional who is passionate about making a significant difference in children's lives through strategic leadership and collaborative practice.

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates exceptional leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and pupils alike.
• Has a proven track record of driving school improvement and raising standards across the curriculum.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with children, colleagues, parents, and the wider school community.
• Is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive.
• Is ready to take on significant responsibilities, including deputizing for the Headteacher when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Headteacher in shaping the strategic direction of the school, setting high expectations and a clear focus on pupil achievement.
• Lead, manage, and develop key areas of the school in line with school policy and statutory requirements.
• Contribute to the school's self-evaluation and improvement planning processes.
• Ensure the effective implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with pupils, staff, governors, parents, and the wider community.

We welcome applications from experienced or aspiring senior leaders who are ready to take the next step in their career.

If you are a strategic, reflective, and collaborative leader eager to join a supportive and forward-thinking school, we would love to hear from you.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Marlborough Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 639 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Marlborough Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/marlborough-primary-school-harrow

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