Deputy Headteacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleetville Infant and Nursery School is seeking a senior leader to join the leadership team and work with the Headteacher to run the school day to day. The deputy will model strong practice in early years and primary education, drive teaching and assessment standards, and focus on inclusion for pupils with SEN.

The role involves line managing staff, coaching colleagues, building trusted relationships with families and external partners, and participating in Trust training and performance

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Proven leadership in early years/primary setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and model practice across EYFS and KS1.
• Lead SEN strategy through inclusive classroom practice.
• Line-manage staff and coach teachers.
• Shape curriculum and assessment standards.
• Build relationships with families and external partners.
• Share day-to-day running with Headteacher.

Skills

EYFS pedagogy

Early literacy

Safeguarding

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

This senior post at Fleetville Infant and Nursery School sits on the leadership team and works alongside the Headteacher to run the school day to day. The focus is early years and Key Stage 1, where the deputy models strong practice, leads inclusion for pupils with special educational needs and drives teaching and assessment standards across the school. It also involves line management, coaching staff and building relationships with families and outside partners. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts in January 2027.

What the job involves

• Lead and model practice across EYFS and KS1, including early reading, phonics and child-led learning
• Support the SEN strategy through inclusive classroom practice, targeted interventions and tailored support
• Lead high-quality teaching, learning and assessment and an ambitious curriculum across the school
• Work with the Headteacher on the day-to-day running of the school and its strategic leadership
• Line-manage staff
• Build trusted relationships with families and external partners
• Coach teachers and support staff, fostering innovation and continuous professional growth
• Take part in training, learning activities and performance management under Trust policies

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience

• Proven, successful leadership experience in an Early Years or primary setting

Skills & knowledge

• Deep expertise in Early Years education, EYFS pedagogy and early child development
• Expertise in early literacy and numeracy
• Exceptional relational skills and a record of building warm, trusted relationships across a school community
• Ambitious mindset with strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Firm commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and a positive learning environment

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check