Deputy Headteacher
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, West Norwood, Lambeth
Deputy Headteacher
£76154-£82888
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, West Norwood, Lambeth
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted today, 25 Apr | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: ae0d47b85112478f8e4694e8dc473884
Location ref: West Norwood, Lambeth
Full Job Description
- work in close partnership with the Headteacher and senior leadership team to deliver the school's vision and improvement priorities
- champion restorative justice and relational practice across the school.
- support and drive inclusive practice, including SEND and vulnerable groups.
- support teaching and support staff, including leading on professional development.
- oversee behaviour and wellbeing, promoting the school's values: Be Kind, Be Safe, Go Above and Beyond.
- contribute to the strategic leadership of the school, including self-evaluation and school improvement planning.
- act as a role model for staff and pupils, upholding the highest expectations and professional standards.
- engage with the Wandsworth Deputy Head forum and support networks.
- work closely with parents, carers, and external agencies to promote positive outcomes for all pupils.
- experience as a DSL or assistant DSL.
- take part in a comprehensive handover period with the current Deputy Headteacher. This an out-of-class leadership role. We offer:
- A chance to thrive in a highly ambitious school, working in partnership with a leadership team that is passionate about continued school development.
- A team dedicated to constant improvement, innovation and evaluation based around our 'Allfarthing Absolutes' - oracy, metacognition, adaptive learning and assessment for learning.
- Motivated children who are keen to learn and are enthusiastic about school. External partners regularly spotlight our outstanding behaviour for learning.
- A genuine commitment to inclusion. We are currently being assessed to be a Centre of Excellence for the Inclusion Quality Mark, have retained our National Wellbeing Award and have been nominated by Wandsworth to share our practice at a London-wide inclusion showcase in July.
- A restorative behaviour approach based on relational practice and with kindness at its heart.
- A school with an increasing pupil roll and financial reserves to safeguard future development.
- The school has excellent travel links with free parking available on site.
Required from September 2026 - 1 year Fixed Term Maternity Leave cover Allfarthing Primary School Excellence for All Allfarthing Primary School is a community that thrives on ambition, warmth and a shared belief that every pupil deserves an exceptional education. Located in the heart of Wandsworth, our school is a place where innovation meets community excellence. We are proud of our vibrant, diverse community and our commitment to providing a nurturing and aspirational environment. Joining us means joining a team that is genuinely supportive. We know that leadership can be demanding, which is why we prioritise a culture of collaboration. Working at Allfarthing means being part of a forward-thinking leadership team that values your voice, respects your expertise and encourages you to take risks in the pursuit of excellence. Above all we are looking for a practitioner who will play a key role in contributing to our ethos of Excellence for All. We are seeking to appoint an individual who is passionate about living our school values, Be Kind - Be Safe - Go Above and Beyond, embracing the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of all our pupils.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/deputy-headteacher-126742403