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Deputy Headteacher

Sandhurst Primary School, London, SE6 1NW

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 March 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  13 February 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
• Pay scale: L14 - L18 (Inner London Leadership Pay Spine)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Significant and successful experience as a primary teacher
• Leadership experience at middle or senior level in a primary school
• Evidence of impact on school improvement, teaching quality and/or pupil outcomes
• Experience of working in a diverse school community
• A collaborative leader who enjoys working in partnership with others
• Strong relational skills, emotional intelligence and a calm, positive presence
• A team player who builds trust and confidence
• Approachable, reflective and resilient, with a sense of humour and warmth

Please see Information Pack for further information

What the school offers its staff

At Sandhurst, we believe that strong relationships are the foundation of everything. Children learn best when they feel safe, known and valued. The same is true of adults who thrive in the same conditions. Our approach to leadership, behaviour and wellbeing is rooted in kindness, consistency and high expectations, and we are proud of the respectful, inclusive culture this creates.

We care deeply about our staff. Professional development, wellbeing and mutual support are taken seriously, and collaboration is at the heart of how we work. You will be joining a team that is committed, reflective and generous with their expertise, as well as built on trust, honesty and shared purpose

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

Sandhurst Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We implement all elements of the safer recruitment process and all posts are subject to pre-employment checks.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring service. The successful candidate will also be subject to an overseas criminal record, qualifications and reference checks.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Deputy Head Teacher Advert.pdf - 245 KB (opens in new tab)

Deputy Head Teacher Information Pack.pdf - 899 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sandhurst Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 646 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sandhurst Primary School website
• Email address: headteacher@sandhurstprimary.lewisham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8698 5810
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandhurst-primary-school

Sandhurst Primary School is a a popular, three-form entry primary school serving a diverse community in Catford, London, SE6. We are committed to inclusive practice and have an excellent reputation in the local area. Kindness and relationships are at the heart of all we do, as we believe that children thrive when they feel safe, happy, cared for and known as an individual

Arranging a visit to Sandhurst Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@sandhurstprimary.lewisham.sch.uk.

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