Deputy Headteacher

The Raleigh School, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 6LX

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  31 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £65,278.00 - £72,032.00 Annually (FTE)

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Deputy HeadteacherThe Raleigh School, West Horsley, Surrey

Are you an ambitious and inspirational leader ready to make a lasting difference to children's lives?

The Raleigh School is a successful, welcoming and ambitious primary school at the heart of its community. We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher who shares our commitment to providing the very best educational experience for every child and who can work alongside the Headteacher to further develop our culture of high expectations, inclusion and achievement.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and innovative leader to play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the school while maintaining a strong presence in the classroom and supporting the continued development of high-quality teaching and learning.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a proven track record of outstanding teaching and leadership within a primary setting
• Is passionate about raising standards and accelerating pupil progress
• Has the vision, drive and determination to support whole-school improvement
• Can inspire, motivate and develop colleagues to achieve their best
• Is committed to inclusive practice and ensuring every child thrives
• Demonstrates excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Places children’s wellbeing, safeguarding and personal development at the centre of everything they do

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning
• A dedicated and talented staff team committed to excellence
• Strong support from governors, parents and the wider school community
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A collaborative and supportive working environment within a successful primary school
• The opportunity to contribute significantly to the future direction and continued success of the school

If you are an outstanding leader with the passion, energy and expertise to help lead our school into its next chapter, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Join us and play a pivotal role in ensuring every child at The Raleigh School receives an exceptional primary education and the opportunity to flourish both academically and personally.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview suitable candidates prior to the advertised closing date. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged, as the vacancy may close sooner should a sufficient number of high-quality applications be received.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Raleigh School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 434 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Raleigh School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-raleigh-school

A two form entry Primary School in West Horsley, Surrey.

A school within the South Farnham Educational Trust.

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