Deputy Headteacher (Interim)

Job description

Position: Deputy Headteacher (Interim)

Salary: L13 – L17 (Inner London)

Hours of work: Full Time 

Contract Term: Fixed Term Contract ending 31st August 2027

Closing Date:Applications will be reviewed as received

Interviews: Interviews will be scheduled across May 2026

Start date : September 2026

The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School is excited to offer this opportunity for a highly skilled and inspirational Leader (or aspiring Leader)  to join our school.

Our school received an Ofsted ‘Good’ in October 2021, the Ofsted report opens with,

‘Pupils love to talk about why their school is such a great place to be. They jump at the chance to discuss their learning. Pupils behave really well and thrive in the school’s friendly and inclusive environment’.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity to join our school please contact the school to make an appointment to visit the school or speak with the Headteacher for more details.

We can offer you:

• An opportunity for you to make a real difference in the lives of children.
• A supportive school community.
• A welcoming and enthusiastic environment with a talented and dedicated staff team.
• Great Continual Professional Development opportunities.
• A non class based position enabling you to work alongside the Leadership Team in a strategic position.

The successful candidate will need to have:

• Evidence of continuing and recent professional development relevant to the post
• Proven record of raising standards for all pupils, including underachieving pupils
• Experience of promoting positive behaviour conducive to learning, focused on raising standards.
• Experience of promoting highly effective communications within and between teams and other stakeholders in the school community
• A passion for teaching and investing in the development of the profession
• The skills and experience to step in to teach and lead others to be exceptional practitioners.

All candidates

• Exceptional leadership qualities, skills and knowledge, including a great sense of humour!
• Fantastic resilience with a real ‘can do attitude’
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team
• Commitment and reliability

Visit: www.devonshirehill.com/about-us/vacancies/ for the recruitment pack/application form.

The Devonshire Hill Nursery and Primary School is an equal opportunities employer. Our environment is diverse in character and in its student population and we aspire to reflect this diversity in our staff. We positively welcome applications from minority groups. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This is reflected in our rigorous approach to the recruitment and professional development of staff. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. References will be sought prior to interview.