Deputy Headteacher

Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3AS

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  4 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £60,624.00 - £66,758.00 Annually (Actual) SFET Leadership Range L05 - L09

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Deputy Headteacher

Wallace Fields Infant School is seeking an exceptional and ambitious Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and inspirational school leader to work alongside the Headteacher in shaping the strategic direction of the school, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring every child receives an outstanding educational experience.

The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting high standards of teaching, learning and assessment, supporting staff development, and fostering a positive, inclusive and nurturing school culture. They will be committed to raising achievement for all pupils, ensuring safeguarding remains at the heart of school life, and working collaboratively with staff, parents, governors and the wider community to achieve the best possible outcomes for children.

We are looking for a talented leader with a proven track record of successful leadership, excellent communication skills, and a passion for developing both pupils and staff. The role offers the opportunity to lead on whole-school improvement initiatives, mentor and develop colleagues, and deputise for the Headteacher when required. The successful candidate will share our commitment to excellence, inclusion and continuous professional growth, helping to build on the school's strengths and aspirations for the future. Based on the role profile, the Deputy Headteacher will support school improvement, safeguarding, curriculum leadership, staff development, resource management and the overall strategic leadership of the school.

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic, motivated and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Dedicated and committed staff who work collaboratively
• High-quality professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on the future success of the school
• A supportive Trust committed to excellence and staff wellbeing

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader ready to make a lasting difference within a thriving infant school community.

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 Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 237 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wallace-fields-infant-school-and-nursery

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