Headteacher
Deptford Park Primary School, London, SE8 5RJThis job expired on 24 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
24 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £85,092 - £96,106 per annum (Inner London Leadership Pay Scale L18-L24)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Opportunity for an Inspirational Community Driven Headteacher to start in September 2025.
Who We Are
There's something special about us; from our inclusive core with 'The World In Our School', our trauma informed practice, our human rights respecting school status and ever progressing Equality Mark awards to our diverse community that reaches across Lewisham, Greenwich and Southwark to our incredible staff team. Our children love learning and coming to school so there's a palpable atmosphere on site that encompasses a warm welcome, sense of belonging and acceptance and a consistent drive towards building the strongest future possible for each and every pupil. Our classes are named after colours and precious gems but the true diamonds are our students and staff; each bringing authenticity, determination and kindness to the classroom and beyond.
What we're looking for
A dynamic, passionate and experienced leader who can ambitiously yet sensitively navigate DPPS's way through change as we transverse some challenging times in the local area. We are lucky in that there are lots of opportunities open for us and our site so we are looking for a visionary leader who can help maximise outcomes for our community and build a strong sustainable future. This opportunity brings endless opportunities for our Headteacher to have lasting impact both in school and the wider community so we need someone who wants to genuinely join us and add to the culture we have. If you're open minded, have a big heart and the will to deliver exceptional outcomes for our pupils, then we would love to hear from you. Key skills and attributes that we are looking for:
- An inspirational and dynamic leader who can whole heartedly engage our entire community; from embracing what makes each child individual to developing our wonderful staff to progressing partnerships across the local area.
- Deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, including securing EAL, SEND and trauma informed practice ensuring success and achievement for every single pupil.
- Change management and strategy; a clear, ambitious and flexible vision for the school and the ability to bring the community together and on the journey with you.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
- An experienced, passionate team who are committed to our school and students
- An incredible atmosphere in which students thrive, staff develop and the community positively engages
- A large school site filled with possibilities
- An engaged and supportive Governing Body
- An opportunity to have a real impact on a deeply diverse community
If you would like to find out more about this post, including the job description and person specification, please view the Headteacher Recruitment pack. We would strongly encourage all potential applicants to visit the school by contacting the School Business Manager, Carol Jolly on 020 8692 4351 or by e-mail at c.jolly@depfordpark.lewisham.sch.uk.
Further information about the job
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.
The following checks:
- Verification of ID, qualifications and candidate's right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS including a Children’s Barred List, Section 128 and 2018 Childcare Disqualifications Regulations checks
- An assessment of fitness to work to ensure that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job
- Overseas criminal record and overseas professional registration checks where necessary
- Compliant employment references
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Deptford Park Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 231 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Deptford Park Primary School website
- Email address
- c.jolly@deptfordpark.lewisham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8692 4351
Deptford Park is a warm and welcoming primary school community. Our School Values Integrity, Kindness, Respect, Leadership, Resilience and Sustainability are at the heart of what we do and achieve. We celebrate and embrace the rich diversity of our inclusive community and encourage children to respect each other’s cultures and faiths; we are proud of our school badge: “The world in our school.”
We are committed to preparing our children for life and the adventures and challenges they will have along the way. Our focus is firmly fixed on learning and we all encourage all children to grow and develop, to be motivated and engaged, to think big, and to achieve the best possible learning outcomes through a “we can do it” approach.
The best way to experience Deptford Park is to visit us. Please contact our Headteacher, Cat Washbrook, to arrange a visit on headteacher@deptfordpark.lewisham.sch.uk.
Arranging a visit to Deptford Park Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.jolly@deptfordpark.lewisham.sch.uk.
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