Deputy Headteacher

Millennium Primary School, London, SE10 0BG

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Sept 2026

• Closing date

  22 February 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  23 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £74,479.00 - £82,888.00 Annually (Actual) Greenwich L10 - L15

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Join Millennium Primary School as our next Deputy Headteacher and help shape a culture where every child thrives.

Hours: 27.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Time Time Only: 39 weeks per year Start Date: September 2026 Actual Salary: L10 - 15 £74,479 - £82, 888 Are you an ambitious, values-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact?

At Millennium Primary School, we are committed to delivering outstanding education, exceptional behaviour and attendance, and a culture where every child feels safe, respected and inspired to succeed. We are now seeking an inspirational Deputy Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team and work closely with the Head of School to lead the next phase of our journey.

This is a pivotal opportunity for a leader who is passionate about school improvement, inclusion and safeguarding — and who wants to influence both culture and classroom practice across the school and its satellite provisions. The Opportunity

As Deputy Headteacher, you will be a key strategic leader within Millennium and its community. You will have responsibility for Attendance, Assessment, T&L.

You will be visible, trusted and influential — supporting pupils, developing staff, and working collaboratively with families and partners to ensure every child can succeed.

About The Role

Working alongside the Head of School and Senior Leadership Team, you will:

• Help shape the strategic direction of the school

• Lead whole-school improvement in teaching, curriculum and assessment.

• Model excellence as a classroom practitioner.

• Sustain high-quality teaching through coaching, observation and professional dialogue.

• Create a purposeful learning environment with clear expectations for behaviour and attendance.

• Use assessment intelligently to support progress and inclusion.

• Lead and develop staff through performance management, CPD and ECT induction.

• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, carers and external partners.

• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, keeping pupil safety at the heart of school life.

• Ensure outstanding behaviour and attendance

(Full responsibilities are outlined in the Candidate Information Pack.)

Who You Are

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who:

• Has a proven track record of improving teaching, learning and culture.

• Is passionate about inclusion, safeguarding and high expectations for all pupils.

• Leads with integrity, warmth and professionalism.

• Can inspire, support and challenge colleagues to be their best.

• Builds strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents and partners.

• Is reflective, resilient and committed to continuous improvement.

You may already be working at senior leadership level or be an experienced leader ready to step into a whole-school Deputy role.

We are advertising Deputy Headteacher and Assistant Headteacher roles concurrently and will appoint at the appropriate level based on the successful candidate’s experience, impact and readiness for whole-school leadership.

What We Offer

At Millennium, part of Maritime Academy Trust, we believe great leaders deserve great support. We offer:

• A unique, inspiring location in one of London’s most historically rich and scenic areas, just moments away from green spaces and easy access to the city.

• A supportive leadership network within the Maritime Academy Trust, offering collaboration and professional growth opportunities with other senior leaders

• Opportunities to influence strategy and school improvement at scale.

• A friendly, inclusive school community that is focused on achieving the best for every child.

• National terms and conditions & Local Government Pension scheme

• A comprehensive CPD programme and opportunities for career progression to support your personal and professional growth.

• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme and Well-being initiatives to help you succeed in both your career and your well-being.

Ready to Make a Difference?

We’d love to welcome you for a visit — come and see what makes Millennium Primary School so special. Please contact the school office on 020 8858 0394 to arrange.

You’ll find more about the role, school, and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached. Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so don’t delay!

Millennium Primary School and the Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with safeguarding guidance.

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

Maritime Academy Trust is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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 Millennium Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 403 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Millennium Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/millennium-primary-school

Millennium Primary School is part of the Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich and Kent. Our schools transform sthrough collaboration and an entrepreneurial curriculum which equips children with life skills.

Millennium Primary is an Outstanding School located in the heart of the Greenwich Peninsula. We are a friendly, inclusive school with a caring ethos. At Millennium we embrace diversity, encourage individuality and strive for excellence. We have a strong set of values, which are at the heart of everything we do in school. We firmly believe every child should be taught by only the best teachers and have the highest of expectations for achievement and behaviour.

Learning at Millennium is fun and children acquire new knowledge and skills through exciting topics. We always ‘think big’ when it comes to learning, working towards an ambitious event or project outcome, providing our children with unforgettable experiences and preparing them for brilliant futures.

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