Deputy Headteacher – Teaching and Learning
West Hampstead Primary School, London, NW6 1QL14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
29 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- LPS GRADE: 12- 16
What skills and experience we're looking for
If you are motivated by helping children achieve their full potential in an inspiring primary setting without requiring prior leadership experience but ready to grow into this role, we would love to hear from you.Join West Hampstead Primary School’s leadership team as we continue our journey of excellence in education!
West Hampstead Primary School is seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team and play a pivotal role inraising outcomes for all pupils, with a particular focus on disadvantaged children. Senior Leadership experience required.
This is a key strategic position for a leader who combines a strong commitment toexcellence for every childwith a relentless focus onclosing attainment gaps. You will champion high-quality teaching, equitable curriculum access, and targeted support so that all pupils thrive, especially those facing disadvantage.
Serving a diverse community in the London Borough of Camden, we are proud of our inclusive ethos and ambitious culture. We are looking for a leader who will ensure that background is never a barrier to achievement.
Role Overview:
Lead the school’s pupil premium strategy, ensuring measurable impact on outcomes
Drivehigh-quality teaching and learning for all pupils, with a sharp focus on disadvantaged learners
Use data intelligently toidentify gaps and accelerate progress
Promote a culture ofhigh expectations, inclusion, and achievement for every child
Your work will align with the priorities of theOfsted framework, particularly in Quality of Education, Behaviour & Attitudes, and Leadership & Management.
Behaviour Lead
Upper Key Stage 2 Phase Leader (Y4-6).
Skills and Qualifications:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) essential
Strong understanding of the National Curriculum
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead by example with enthusiasm for teaching and learning
Organisational skills with attention to detail in monitoring pupil progress data
Willingness to engage in professional development opportunities
Values and Attitudes:
Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the school community
A collaborative approach working effectively as part of a team
Passionate about raising achievement through innovative teaching methods
Resilient, adaptable, and open-minded attitude towards challenges
Dedication to creating a safe, supportive environment where every child can thrive
What the school offers its staff
School Community
A supportive and collaborative school environment with well-established staff.
Engaged families who are invested in our school community.
Consistently excellent behaviour across the school.
A stable cohort with full classes in Reception for the last five years.
A beautiful Victorian building with a large playground and new outdoor areas, including a science garden and reading corner.
Curriculum
A creative and enriching curriculum at the heart of our approach.
A well-established, broad curriculum across all subjects.
A Maths Mastery curriculum developed in collaboration with NCETM.
Teaching and learning in maths recently accredited as an‘Area of Excellence’ by Challenge Partners (February 2026).
Professional Development
Outstanding support network across Camden Learning schools.
Excellent CPD opportunities for all career stages, from ECTs to NPQH.
Hub school status for NCETM, offering enhanced maths CPD.
Clear teaching standards that support high-quality teaching and learning.
Inclusion
Inclusive practices embedded throughout the school.
New sensory rooms and intervention spaces opened in September 2025.
Flexible working opportunities
Prioritisation of staff wellbeing across the school.
Flexibility to work from home for PPA and Management Time.
Opportunities for Time in Lieu.
Integration of AI to enhance work/life balance.
Free lunches and termly breakfasts to celebrate our amazing staff.
PPA coverage by Art and PE specialists.
A 2pm finish on the last day of every term.
A Work from Home INSET Day for report writing.
No playground duties for class teachers.
Excellent transport links for easy commuting.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is:
committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About West Hampstead Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 409 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- West Hampstead Primary School website
- Email address
- s.drake@westhampstead.camden.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 7435 8646
About West Hampstead Primary School:
West Hampstead Primary School is a welcoming, vibrant and diverse community school, located close to many transport links. The children and families at our school are enthusiastic about their learning and happy to belong to our school community. Our staff are a friendly, collaborative team who value being part of our professional learning community.
Arranging a visit to West Hampstead Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.drake@westhampstead.camden.sch.uk.
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