Deputy Headteacher (T&L)
Mayfield School, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1XE7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
12 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership Scale Outer London
Pay scale
- L28 (£104,648pa) to L32 (£114,996pa)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Join Our Team at Mayfield School – Make a Difference Every Day
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an experienced, ambitious, and inspirational leader as a third Deputy Headteacher to build on the school’s strong foundations and help drive learning forwards.
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior leader who is ambitious for the school, passionate about education, and committed to ensuring that every student achieves their very best while staff continue to flourish and develop.
The successful candidate will:
● Provide aspirational leadership that strengthens a culture of high achievement and excellence
● Build upon the school’s successes through rigorous self-evaluation, accurately identifying strengths and areas for development
● Place students at the heart of all decision-making
● Monitor progress towards strategic aims and objectives, managing staff and
resources effectively to secure sustained improvement
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer the opportunity to work in a school that:
● Has highly committed and passionate staff dedicated to ensuring every student succeeds and makes a positive contribution to society
● Over recent years has benefited from £30 million investment in new buildings and refurbishments
● Boasts on-site sporting facilities among the best in the country
● Has significant potential for further development as a thriving community hub
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every young person can thrive. Our core values Curiosity, Integrity, and Contribution guide our school community, encouraging students to explore new ideas, act with honesty and respect, and contribute positively to society. We expect all staff, governors, and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding. Staff are required to uphold the highest professional standards, actively promoting the wellbeing and safety of all students.
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 Mayfield School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1845 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mayfield School website
- Email address
- hr@mayfieldschool.net
- Phone number
- 02082157760
Secondary School
Arranging a visit to Mayfield School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@mayfieldschool.net.
School location
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