Deputy Headteacher
St John's CofE Primary School, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5EL10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
28 September 2026 at 8am
Date listed
18 September 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
- L8 - L14 £65,642 - £75,443 pa, dependent on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Deputy Head Teacher
Tenable from 1st January 2027
Full-time/permanent
Pay range: Salary range will be within the Outer London Group 3 Leadership range of 8-14, based on experience.
Please read the Job Information Pack attached in full before applying.
We are a diverse and highly successful Church of England school with a positive ethos, strong family values and a commitment to inclusive practice in which children make very good progress. We are proud to have achieved Strong Standard:High quality and consistently strong practice across the board in our Ofsted Inspection in May 2026.
We value our staff, with professional development at the centre of our work and this is a marvellous opportunity for an inspiring leader to join an outstanding school as Deputy to our newly appointed Headteacher.
Our new Deputy Headteacher will facilitate the school to grow and evolve in a way that truly reflects our amazing community, having a range of skills to complement our ambitious and highly effective Senior Leadership Team, teachers and support staff. They will be passionate about nurturing and developing our school ethos and support the distinctiveness of our Christian church school.
We are looking for a DHT who is an outstanding teacher role-modelling highly effective classroom practice; someone with leadership experience, ready for their next challenge. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and highly effective person who oversees the day-to-day management across the school, provides strategic foresight, leads teaching & learning with a focus on high standards.
Our recruitment process is about finding the right personality with the right experience, someone who will be as excited as we are about continuingly developing our school.
We are looking for a DHT who:
has the skills to work in synergy with our new Headteacher and manage our school effectively in her absence; working collaboratively with our senior leadership team and governing body.
will lead a robust safeguarding culture, ensuring safer recruitment practices and that all staff, governors, volunteers, contractors and visitors understand and fulfil their safeguarding responsibilities.
is able to model growth and inspire excellence throughout the school community
is an outstanding teacher with experience of teaching both KS1 & KS2, with a sound understanding of EYS and strong subject lead experience.
has strong analytical skills and uses data intelligently.
is a true professional; hardworking, organised, efficient and creative, with the ability to work strategically as well as the day-to-day management of the school.
will be a skilled, flexible and determined leader who wants to make a positive impact on the curriculum and rise to a challenge; promoting inclusion and wellbeing while supporting, motivating and challenging children and staff.
has high expectations and is committed to their own continued professional learning with the fervour and intelligence to thrive and lead in our busy school community, bringing creativity and inspiration.
excels in utilising effective communication skills across our community and beyond.
If you think you are ready for this role and are enthused by the thought of partnering and supporting our new Headteacher in shaping her path to continue moving our school forward while embracing the challenges and celebrating the achievements. We warmly encourage you to enjoy a few of our staff describing their experience of working in our school here. Although this video was originally created as part of our Headteacher recruitment process, it provides an authentic insight into our school community and remains highly relevant to this role. Please do contact us to arrange to visit and see us in action. Please telephone our office on 020 8654 2260 to secure a place or to arrange an informal chat with our Headteacher.
Closing date: 8am Monday 28th September
Shortlisting: Tuesday 29th September
Assessment and Interview: Wednesday 7th October or Thursday 8th October
Shortlisted candidates
St.John’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
References will be sought prior to interview.
Candidates will be asked to provide formal identification, their certificates of relevant qualifications and to complete a self-declaration of any criminal records or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; therefore the successful candidate will be required to take an enhanced criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.St.John’s is also fully committed to positively tackling discrimination in all its forms, and works to ensure that all sections of the community have fair and equal access to and experience within employment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, in particular those that are currently under-represented in our workforce or reflect the make-up of our school and local communities. We are respectful of all individual’s race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, disabilities and cultural background.
In line with theGeneral Data Protection Regulation(GDPR)and the expected provisions of theData Protection Act 2018(DPA 2018)the school is responsiblefor holding and protectingpersonal data. The school is required to share some data with the Local Authority and the DFE. For further information on who we share data with please see our website for our Privacy Notices.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
a fulltime role that is not class-based; with occasional class cover and working from home.
the opportunity to assist in leading our outstanding, successful and over-subscribed school in the next stage of our and your development.
a dedicated, inclusive and dynamic staff.
high-quality professional learning and support services, including investment in TAs, excellent internal and external CPD and opportunities to shine.
an ambitious, effective and supportive Governing Body who have staff development and well-being high on their agenda.
an active and helpful school association within a wider community who are fully invested in the children’s learning.
A welcoming, positive and caring environment with well-maintained buildings and extensive grounds; with nearby parks and woods, a pleasant staffroom, discounted fitness opportunities, good public transport links and free staff car-park/on-street parking.
and last but definitely not least…
curious, enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who thrive and achieve through our broad curriculum and activities.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St John’s CofE Primary School is an employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check and childcare disqualification Declaration. References will also be sought. Photographic identification and certificates of all relevant qualifications will need to be provided at the interview stage. In line with the GDPR and the expected provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) the school is responsible for holding and protecting personal data. For information on who we share data with please see our website for our Privacy Notice.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St John's CofE Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 418 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@st-johns.croydon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02086542260
St. John’s is a vibrant and happy oversubscribed Outstanding 2 form entry primary school with a distinctive Christian ethos based in Croydon, Surrey.
Arranging a visit to St John's CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@st-johns.croydon.sch.uk.
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