Deputy Head Teacher
| Posting date: | 31 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6DH |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b09b7b1c-3de6-4c4a-9dc5-0b4a5c24eb78 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are very excited to be recruiting for a second Deputy Head Teacher to join our school. We are looking for a strong, well-rounded individual who can drive significant improvements in their areas of responsibility but also for the whole school. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, highly driven leader who is an outstanding teacher with proven success in both teaching pupils with complex learning difficulties and with leadership and management experience.
This successful candidate will lead on assessment or curriculum (depending on experience), line manage AHTs in EYFS and KS1, attendance for vulnerable children in our school, and to ensure high quality communication in promoting partnership working with parents, professionals, and the wider community.
Amongst other things this individual must; - Be a positive role model and lead by example - Have high aspirations and a commitment to excellence for all - Be a robust and resilient leader, committed to going above and beyond - Be committed to working with pupils, parents and staff to raise standards
A comprehensive Recruitment pack, job description and person specification can also be found as links on our vacancies page for this role.
What the school offers its staff
What can we offer you?
- Opportunities for CPD
- Free on-site parking
- Support and training
- Excellent development opportunities to grow within a positive and supportive team
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
- Uniform provided (optional)
- Access to staff benefits
Commitment to safeguarding
Springwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
We are very excited to be recruiting for a second Deputy Head Teacher to join our school. We are looking for a strong, well-rounded individual who can drive significant improvements in their areas of responsibility but also for the whole school. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, highly driven leader who is an outstanding teacher with proven success in both teaching pupils with complex learning difficulties and with leadership and management experience.
This successful candidate will lead on assessment or curriculum (depending on experience), line manage AHTs in EYFS and KS1, attendance for vulnerable children in our school, and to ensure high quality communication in promoting partnership working with parents, professionals, and the wider community.
Amongst other things this individual must; - Be a positive role model and lead by example - Have high aspirations and a commitment to excellence for all - Be a robust and resilient leader, committed to going above and beyond - Be committed to working with pupils, parents and staff to raise standards
A comprehensive Recruitment pack, job description and person specification can also be found as links on our vacancies page for this role.
What the school offers its staff
What can we offer you?
- Opportunities for CPD
- Free on-site parking
- Support and training
- Excellent development opportunities to grow within a positive and supportive team
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
- Uniform provided (optional)
- Access to staff benefits
Commitment to safeguarding
Springwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.