Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 14 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE6 1NW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b637403e-eaba-4eac-8e81-4c7aef4f33c9 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Significant and successful experience as a primary teacher
• Leadership experience at middle or senior level in a primary school
• Evidence of impact on school improvement, teaching quality and/or pupil outcomes
• Experience of working in a diverse school community
• A collaborative leader who enjoys working in partnership with others
• Strong relational skills, emotional intelligence and a calm, positive presence
• A team player who builds trust and confidence
• Approachable, reflective and resilient, with a sense of humour and warmth
Please see Information Pack for further information
What the school offers its staff
At Sandhurst, we believe that strong relationships are the foundation of everything. Children learn best when they feel safe, known and valued. The same is true of adults who thrive in the same conditions. Our approach to leadership, behaviour and wellbeing is rooted in kindness, consistency and high expectations, and we are proud of the respectful, inclusive culture this creates.
We care deeply about our staff. Professional development, wellbeing and mutual support are taken seriously, and collaboration is at the heart of how we work. You will be joining a team that is committed, reflective and generous with their expertise, as well as built on trust, honesty and shared purpose
Commitment to safeguarding
Sandhurst Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We implement all elements of the safer recruitment process and all posts are subject to pre-employment checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring service. The successful candidate will also be subject to an overseas criminal record, qualifications and reference checks.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Significant and successful experience as a primary teacher
• Leadership experience at middle or senior level in a primary school
• Evidence of impact on school improvement, teaching quality and/or pupil outcomes
• Experience of working in a diverse school community
• A collaborative leader who enjoys working in partnership with others
• Strong relational skills, emotional intelligence and a calm, positive presence
• A team player who builds trust and confidence
• Approachable, reflective and resilient, with a sense of humour and warmth
Please see Information Pack for further information
What the school offers its staff
At Sandhurst, we believe that strong relationships are the foundation of everything. Children learn best when they feel safe, known and valued. The same is true of adults who thrive in the same conditions. Our approach to leadership, behaviour and wellbeing is rooted in kindness, consistency and high expectations, and we are proud of the respectful, inclusive culture this creates.
We care deeply about our staff. Professional development, wellbeing and mutual support are taken seriously, and collaboration is at the heart of how we work. You will be joining a team that is committed, reflective and generous with their expertise, as well as built on trust, honesty and shared purpose
Commitment to safeguarding
Sandhurst Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We implement all elements of the safer recruitment process and all posts are subject to pre-employment checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring service. The successful candidate will also be subject to an overseas criminal record, qualifications and reference checks.