Deputy Head

TBA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Education is assisting a leading independent prep school in South East London to recruit a Deputy Head to cover maternity leave. The role is full-time starting January 2027, based in South East London, and involves teaching and leading within a primary/prep setting.

The school emphasises first-class education and values respect, kindness, loyalty and honesty; the successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding classroom practice and leadership with safeguarding requirements including an

Qualifications

• Experience leading in a primary/prep school.
• Proven classroom excellence and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage school priorities for the deputy head role.
• Support safeguarding and DBS processes.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive educational standards.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching leadership

Curriculum development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

PGCE

Job description

Role: Deputy Head

Start Date: January 2027

Location: South East London

Contract Term: Maternity Cover Contract

Salary: Very competitive

A leading independent prep school in South East London, bordering Blackheath and Greenwich is seeking a Deputy Head to cover maternity leave. This is a full time and contract role.

This independent school aims to provide a first-class education, where every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential within a broad range of academic, cultural, and sporting opportunities. They endeavour to uphold the values of respect, kindness, loyalty, and honesty, which are central to all that the school does.

The school are looking for someone who has experience of teaching and leading in a primary or prep school. You must be able to show demonstrable experience of being an excellent classroom practitioner and an effective leader.

Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check