Deputy Headteacher

Qualiteach Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualiteach Ltd is seeking a dedicated Deputy Headteacher for a vibrant primary school in Southwark, starting in September 2025. This full-time position involves leading school development and ensuring academic success, focusing on creating an inclusive environment. With a recent 'Good' rating from Ofsted, the school has a strong ethos and excellent support structures in place.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in primary education.
• QTS required for this role.
• Experience with academic excellence in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in leading school improvement.
• Drive academic excellence and staff leadership.
• Manage safeguarding and strategic development across the school.

Skills

Leadership

School Development

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Deputy Headteacher Southwark - Leadership Scale Full time Permanent Position September Start

• Deputy Headteacher required in Southwark
• Deputy Headteacher required to start in September 2025
• Deputy Headteacher required in a mainstream Primary school
• Must have a QTS and senior leadership experience

Are you looking for a Deputy Headteacher role in a South London primary school?

Do you have significant leadership experience?

Are you ready to support a Headteacher in leading a vibrant and inclusive primary school?

If you answered yes to the above, then this Deputy Headteacher role is for you!

THE ROLE Deputy Headteacher

This school is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Deputy Headteacher to join the senior leadership team from September 2025. The successful candidate will play a key role in school development, staff leadership, safeguarding, and driving academic excellence across the school. This is a non-teaching position, allowing full focus on whole-school improvement, leadership, and management responsibilities.

THE SCHOOL Deputy Headteacher

This inclusive and forward-thinking one- form entry primary school in Southwark caters to children aged 3 to 11 and is committed to providing an exceptional education for all pupils. The school has a strong community ethos, excellent staff retention, and a supportive governing body. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, it was rated Good , with strong leadership and high expectations highlighted as key strengths. Located in a well-connected area with great transport links and staff parking available, the school offers a welcoming and professional environment in which to thrive.

Apply for this Deputy Headteacher role or contact Millie at Qualiteach for more information.