Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 January 2026 |
| Location: | Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 8EU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9053ea7b-0f3a-40cc-8349-650d9a5568ea |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
To support the Headteacher in providing inspirational leadership grounded in a strong
personal commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. The Deputy Headteacher will
champion an ambitious curriculum, drive improvements in classroom practice, and ensure
that all pupils achieve excellent outcomes through consistently high standards, inclusive
practice and reflective professional development.
This role is ideally suited to an experienced leader whose core professional identity remains
that of an outstanding teacher, and who is motivated by the difference that excellent
education can make to pupils’ lives.
In the absence of the headteacher, the deputy headteacher will deputise as required
What the school offers its staff
All Hatton staff have access to:
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A well-resourced and supportive school environment
• Enthusiastic colleagues and supportive governors
• Staff social events
• Well-being support
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This includes the need to become familiar with school policies immediately upon appointment and to follow the school’s procedures in relation to safeguarding. Offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS Certificate and other employment checks. References will be requested for those short listed ONLY and prior to interview.
To support the Headteacher in providing inspirational leadership grounded in a strong
personal commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. The Deputy Headteacher will
champion an ambitious curriculum, drive improvements in classroom practice, and ensure
that all pupils achieve excellent outcomes through consistently high standards, inclusive
practice and reflective professional development.
This role is ideally suited to an experienced leader whose core professional identity remains
that of an outstanding teacher, and who is motivated by the difference that excellent
education can make to pupils’ lives.
In the absence of the headteacher, the deputy headteacher will deputise as required
What the school offers its staff
All Hatton staff have access to:
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A well-resourced and supportive school environment
• Enthusiastic colleagues and supportive governors
• Staff social events
• Well-being support
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This includes the need to become familiar with school policies immediately upon appointment and to follow the school’s procedures in relation to safeguarding. Offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS Certificate and other employment checks. References will be requested for those short listed ONLY and prior to interview.