Deputy Head Teacher

  • Employer: Vicarage Primary School
  • Salary: Leadership Group 16-20 (£65,493 - £71,365)
  • Location: Vicarage Primary School
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working Pattern: Term Time
  • DBS Check: Enhanced
  • Closing Date: 04/10/2019 at 09:00
  • Reference: Pri/19/109736

Deputy Head Teacher


Required for January 2020
Leadership Group 16-20


Vicarage is a 4 form-entry, vibrant and culturally diverse primary school in Newham, East London.  We are part of the New Vision Multi-Academy Trust, which includes the Elmhurst Teaching School, English and Maths Hubs providing excellent support and CPD.  Following the promotion of the previous deputy to headship, the governors wish to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and inspirational Deputy Head teacher to join the Vicarage team.

We can offer you:

  • A clear vision and the leadership opportunity to play a key role in our journey to become an outstanding school
  • A happy, inclusive environment with pupils who are well behaved, enthusiastic and determined to learn
  • Hard working and dedicated team of staff
  • A commitment to your continued professional development

The successful candidate will:

  • Be a teacher with a proven track record of outstanding teaching, learning and assessment
  • Have effective leadership and management experience in a range of school improvement areas
  • Have highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.  Please contact Gillian Dunn, PA to the Head Teacher, to arrange a visit.

Closing Date: 9am – Friday 4th October
Shortlisting: Monday 7th October
Lesson observations : Wednesday 16th October
Interviews and tasks : Thursday 17th October

The schools in Newham are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo enhanced checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

NPW: managing recruitment on behalf of Newham Schools

Equal Opportunities

The School has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in both services to the community and the employment of people and expects all employees to understand and promote its policies in their work. 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. An online search will be completed for all short listed candidates who are also required to complete a self disclosure. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

How to apply

Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the Support Team 020 7427 8250. For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.

Further information on this vacancy

This vacancy is now closed