Deputy Headteacher

Galleywall Primary City of London Academy; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a passionate Deputy Headteacher to lead and inspire a dedicated team. This pivotal role involves shaping the academic and behavioral culture within a vibrant primary school, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning. The ideal candidate will be dynamic and committed to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes personal and academic growth. Join a forward-thinking academy that values innovation and excellence, offering a supportive atmosphere for both staff and students to thrive. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young learners.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Career Advancement

Community Engagement Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership roles within educational settings.
• Strong understanding of curriculum and pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee academic standards and quality of teaching.
• Manage staff deployment and logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Pedagogy

Safeguarding

Instructional Strategies

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Master's Degree in Education

Job description

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About Us

City of London Academies Trust believes strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage. We understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students, so we are unashamedly academic and unapologetically results driven. Each of our schools adopt a ‘warm/strict’ approach, combining high expectations with care and support. Our level of care means we never compromise on standards or expectations, ensuring that no student’s background becomes a reason for lowering the bar. Our schools maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms that instil strong habits. As a result, our schools provide an environment where our teachers can teach, and students can learn without disruption. We take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture.

We are driven by an unwavering ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional leaders and teachers create outstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of every student. We have academies located in north, south and east London, and we combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within our evolving Trust.

About you

You will be fully aligned with our approach, understanding the critical role you play in shaping a behavioural and learning culture within our school. You will be adept at using direct instruction pedagogy and delivering a well sequenced, knowledge rich curriculum. Dynamic, inspiring and highly effective, you will strive to surpass what has been achieved. You will be committed to creating an environment that promotes academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal achievement.

This is an exciting time to be part of the City of London Academies Trust, and we very much hope that you will be inspired to want to join us. We are committed to investing in the next generation of COLAT people who will embody the Trust’s culture, values and ethos.

Galleywall Primary was established in 2016, in a building dating back to 1876, and has served the community with distinction. We have been graded Outstanding by OFSTED in both our inspections, most recently January 2025, and our aim is to provide the best possible educational experience for our pupils. We have high expectations for all members of the school community including the highest standard of professionalism for staff. Galleywall is a highly satisfying place to work, and we were described in our inspection as a joyful place to study where pupils thrive.

We are fully staffed with well-qualified, experienced and energetic practitioners, and have the strong support of parents and the community. We support and challenge all our pupils, whatever their starting points, in a school known to be warm, nurturing and orderly. Our curriculum is rich and creative and is delivered with flair and imagination. Opportunities for high-quality cultural enrichment are abundant and varied; this includes many residential trips, sporting and creative events and visits to the huge range of educational resources offered in our capital city.

We expect children to work hard and demonstrate dedication and commitment to their education. There are clear boundaries and rules that children must follow at all times; OFSTED noted that our pupils are polite, courteous, and confident. We teach and expect pupils to exhibit exemplary character and conduct and, in return, we provide them with an excellent education, fostering both academic success and personal development. We aim to help them cultivate the skills and values needed to thrive in later life.

We are proud of the progress each of our pupils shows; whether this overcoming previous disadvantage or gaining a place at a top selective school.

We seek outstanding staff to work in this outstanding team. You need high levels of energy, commitment, creativity and a passion for the success of our pupils. In return, we offer a calm, orderly and respectful environment. We also offer a range of staff benefits and development opportunities which support your professional and career development. You will be able to learn from some of the best and most able practitioners in the country. There is a far-reaching commitment to ensuring that all our staff are given the access to excellent development and induction programmes.

About the Role

Deputy Headteacher is a key role in the academy, with strategic and operational responsibilities in a large and complex primary school. The responsibility is primarily for academic standards – curriculum, pedagogy, quality of teaching and assessment.The role also includes everyday responsibility for the deployment of staff and logistics.The ability to play a part in discipline and safeguarding is also essential.This role is part of an 8-person leadership team.

If you match our ambition and want to join our dedicated team of professionals, we would love to hear from you. Candidates must address the person specification in no more than 1,000 words. Applications must be submitted via the TES portal.

Closing date for applications8:00am Monday 12 May 2025

We plan for interviews to take place in the week beginning 12 May 2025.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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