Deputy Headteacher

  • Job Reference: 2188689494-2
  • Date Posted: 10 June 2025
  • Recruiter: Qualiteach Ltd
  • Location: Southwark, London
  • Salary: £59,000 to £80,000
  • Sector: Support / IAG
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Deputy Headteacher Southwark - Leadership Scale Full time Permanent Position September Start

  • Deputy Headteacher required in Southwark
  • Deputy Headteacher required to start in September 2025
  • Deputy Headteacher required in a mainstream Primary school
  • Must have a QTS and senior leadership experience

Are you looking for a Deputy Headteacher role in a South London primary school?

Do you have significant leadership experience?

Are you ready to support a Headteacher in leading a vibrant and inclusive primary school?

If you answered yes to the above, then this Deputy Headteacher role is for you!

THE ROLE Deputy Headteacher

This school is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Deputy Headteacher to join the senior leadership team from September 2025. The successful candidate will play a key role in school development, staff leadership, safeguarding, and driving academic excellence across the school. This is a non-teaching position, allowing full focus on whole-school improvement, leadership, and management responsibilities.

THE SCHOOL Deputy Headteacher

This inclusive and forward-thinking one- form entry primary school in Southwark caters to children aged 3 to 11 and is committed to providing an exceptional education for all pupils. The school has a strong community ethos, excellent staff retention, and a supportive governing body. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, it was rated Good , with strong leadership and high expectations highlighted as key strengths. Located in a well-connected area with great transport links and staff parking available, the school offers a welcoming and professional environment in which to thrive.

Apply for this Deputy Headteacher role or contact Millie at Qualiteach for more information.