Deputy Headteacher

Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit, London, SW17 0TW

30 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Required for September 2026

• Closing date

  30 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  31 March 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: £81,120 - £88,496 per annum (L14 to L18)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will need to:

• Be an exemplary teacher
• Have a proven record of strong management and leadership skills
• Have a passion for children’s learning and development

• Be able to accept challenges, inspire and motivate others
• Have a desire to achieve and raise standards
• Be a committed team member
• Have the ability to engage the whole school community
• Be prepared to bring fresh perspectives to new Education initiatives
• To have a sound working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice including experience of the CAF and MAP (Multi-Agency Planning) processes as they relate to SEN provision in schools.

What the school offers its staff

Smallwood Primary school is a 1 form entry school with a Language Unit consisting of 45 pupils. We are a school moving forward with purpose to improve the quality of teaching and learning with a commitment to raising standards. We have an ongoing commitment to improving standards for all pupils and to further developing our provision and drive to meet with needs of all pupils. We require an experienced senior leader to join our school as Deputy Headteacher. The successful applicant will provide outstanding leadership and management of the school’s systems ensuring the active participation, learning and achievement of all pupils in our inclusive school.

We offer:

• A caring and supportive whole school community, culturally diverse and inclusive
• A dynamic and dedicated staff , committed to pupil success
• A creative environment, open to innovation
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression

All shortlisted candidates will be observed teaching.

The candidates will be positive and enthusiastic in their approach and will seek to provide the opportunity for the children they are working with to achieve their full potential, both academically and socially.

This is an exciting time to join Smallwood’s team as there are opportunities for forward thinking, passionate individuals to play a significant part in further developing our school.

Visit to the school are warmly welcomed and have been arranged for:

22nd April at 9.30am

Please email admin@smallwood.wandsworth.sch.uk to arrange a visit to the school.

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.

For further information and to apply please download an application and details from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.wandsworth.gov.uk/ .

Completed application should be returned to the school by email -

admin@smallwood.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing date: 30 April 2026 (at noon)

Interviews: Week Commencing 04 May 2026

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Dep Head - JD & PS.pdf - 161 KB (opens in new tab)

Wandsworth Application form.doc - 208 KB (opens in new tab)

About Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 251 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit website
• Email address: admin@smallwood.wandsworth.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/smallwood-primary-school-and-language-unit

Smallwood Primary is an expanding school, with a Language Resource Base and Children’s Centre, conveniently situated close to Earlsfield mainline station and Tooting Broadway underground. We are a school moving forward with purpose to improve the quality of teaching and learning with a commitment to raising standards.
We are passionate about the education of our children, continuous professional development of all staff and a strong partnership with parents and the wider community.

Arranging a visit to Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@smallwood.wandsworth.sch.uk.

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