Deputy Headteacher

The Raleigh School Inc; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Raleigh School in West Horsley, Surrey, invites applications for an inspirational Deputy Headteacher. You will work closely with the Headteacher to shape the strategic direction of a successful primary school, while maintaining a visible classroom presence and driving high standards of teaching and learning.

You will lead, develop and empower staff, with a proven track record in outstanding leadership and a strong commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Has a proven track record of outstanding teaching and leadership within a primary setting.
• Is passionate about raising standards and accelerating pupil progress.
• Has the vision, drive and determination to support whole-school improvement.
• Can inspire, motivate and develop colleagues to achieve their best.
• Is committed to inclusive practice and ensuring every child thrives.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Places children's wellbeing, safeguarding and personal development at the centre of everything they do.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of the school in partnership with the Headteacher, while maintaining a strong classroom presence
• Support the continued development of high-quality teaching and learning across the school
• Inspire and develop staff, aligning practice with the school's values of inclusion, achievement and high expectations

Skills

Outstanding teaching and leadership

Raising standards

Vision and drive

Inspiring colleagues

Inclusive practice

Communication and organisational

Safeguarding and wellbeing

Job description

Deputy Headteacher - The Raleigh School, West Horsley, Surrey

Are you an ambitious and inspirational leader ready to make a lasting difference to children's lives?

The Raleigh School is a successful, welcoming and ambitious primary school at the heart of its community. We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher who shares our commitment to providing the very best educational experience for every child and who can work alongside the Headteacher to further develop our culture of high expectations, inclusion and achievement.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and innovative leader to play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the school while maintaining a strong presence in the classroom and supporting the continued development of high-quality teaching and learning.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a proven track record of outstanding teaching and leadership within a primary setting
• Is passionate about raising standards and accelerating pupil progress
• Has the vision, drive and determination to support whole-school improvement
• Can inspire, motivate and develop colleagues to achieve their best
• Is committed to inclusive practice and ensuring every child thrives
• Demonstrates excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Places children's wellbeing, safeguarding and personal development at the centre of everything they do

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning
• A dedicated and talented staff team committed to excellence
• Strong support from governors, parents and the wider school community
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A collaborative and supportive working environment within a successful primary school
• The opportunity to contribute significantly to the future direction and continued success of the school

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview suitable candidates prior to the advertised closing date. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged, as the vacancy may close sooner should a sufficient number of high-quality applications be received.