Deputy Headteacher
St Michael's CofE Primary School, London, SW18 5SQ22 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
24 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
31 January 2025
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: A mix of classroom teaching time, dedicated leadership responsibilities, and significant time for meetings, planning, and managing other staff, with the exact schedule depending on the school's needs and the specific duties.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L12-16
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to join our team, someone who is committed to upholding and actively promoting our Christian ethos. While experience within a Church of England school is not essential, we are looking for a candidate who shares our passion for providing an inclusive, values-driven education where every child is nurtured and encouraged to achieve their fullest potential. This role requires a leader with:
A strong track record of outstanding teaching and leadership.
The ability to inspire and empower pupils and staff alike.
A commitment to developing a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.
The skills to support the Headteacher in delivering strategic goals and raising standards across the school.
As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our school, ensuring that our vision, values, and ethos are embedded in every aspect of school life. This is an opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team of staff, supportive families, and an engaged community to build on our successes and continue to serve our pupils with humility, gentleness, and compassion.
What the school offers its staff
- Wonderful children who appreciate everything we do
- A supportive and talented team of staff who are passionate about providing the best outcomes for all our pupils.
- Commitment to staff wellbeing with practical support and a strong emphasis on care and kindness.
- Extremely supportive parents, Governors and wider community committed to ‘working together for the good of all’.
- A chance to make a difference and shape the future of our school and have a lasting impact on the lives of our children and families contributing to a school where academic excellence, personal growth, and spiritual development are equally valued.
Further details about the role
An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/
Alternatively, please go to our school website: https://www.stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk/school-information/vacancies-work-experience
Application forms (SDBE only) should be returned to the school either by email - info@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk, post or by hand.
Closing Date: 24 February 2025 (Midday) Interviews & Observations: 04 March 2025
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 a satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service check. For all teaching staff a teaching qualification and skills check is also required. As a school from the Southwark Diocesan Board of Education, we work with the SDBE on how to develop and flourish as a Church of England School.
CVs are not accepted.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to info@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Michael's CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 427 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- info@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02088747786
Visits are welcome and recommended as you will be able to gain an overview of the school and the school community. Please phone 020 8874 7786 or email info@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time. You can also look at our website www.stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk
Arranging a visit to St Michael's CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk.
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