Deputy Head Teacher

Alleyn's Oakfield; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to excellent facilities and resources

Range of fantastic benefits

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking a committed Deputy Head (Academic) and Class Teacher to join from September 2026. This full-time role involves overseeing the academic progress of all pupils and ensuring every child is supported to reach their potential. Candidates should exhibit proven leadership skills, a strong commitment to teaching excellence, and experience in shaping curriculum. The position offers a competitive salary on a permanent basis and access to excellent resources and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in academic settings.
• Experience in shaping curriculum and ensuring pupil progress.
• Strong commitment to educational excellence.
• Leading the effective use of IT and digital technologies to enhance learning

Responsibilities

• Oversee academic progress of all pupils.
• Ensure every child is supported to reach their potential.
• Champion excellence in teaching and learning.
• Lead the use of IT and digital technologies to enhance learning

Job description

Alleyn’s Oakfield, located in Dulwich, London, is seeking to appoint an excellent and committed Deputy Head (Academic) and Class Teacher to join us from 3 September 2026.

This is a key strategic leadership role, maintaining oversight of the academic progress of all pupils across the School and taking overall responsibility for ensuring every child is supported to reach and fulfil their academic potential.

The postholder will shape the academic life of Alleyn’s Oakfield, ensuring pupils flourish within a challenging, exciting and progressive curriculum. They will set the academic tone of the school, champion excellence in teaching and learning, and remain closely connected to the most relevant, innovative and inspiring pedagogical developments, including the effective use of IT and digital technologies to enhance learning.

This is a full‑time, permanent position, offered on our highly competitive salary scale, which reflects experience and the responsibilities of the role.

All staff have access to excellent facilities and resources, along with a range of fantastic benefits, which can be found on our website.

Interviews are planned for the week commencing Monday 27 April 2026.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss an application, you are very welcome to contact the HR Department ([e-mail], 020 8613 5016).

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Alleyn’s is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Alleyn’s welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position. However, we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups for which the school is currently underrepresented. We celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.