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Deputy Headteacher

Job details
Posting date: 02 March 2026
Salary: £37,870.00 to £56,154.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 01 April 2026
Location: IG4 5AA
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: DEPUTYHEADTEACH-260302-5031

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Summary

Deputy Headteacher – Lead, Inspire, Transform in Redbridge

Seize the reins of impact as Deputy Headteacher in one of Redbridge’s most ambitious schools. This is a rare opportunity for an exceptional leader ready to drive academic excellence and shape a forward-thinking learning culture. We’re searching for a Deputy Headteacher with proven leadership acumen, a passion for high-calibre education, and the vision to empower both staff and pupils to surpass expectations every day.

Step into an environment defined by innovation and relentless ambition. As Deputy Headteacher, you’ll benefit from unmatched professional development, hands-on strategic leadership, and the chance to work alongside a dynamic Headteacher team with a shared belief in transformative student outcomes. This Redbridge school is Good to Outstanding, equipped with exceptional resources and forward-thinking colleagues—an environment where you will accelerate your own leadership journey while making a lasting difference.

Key Highlights:
• Deputy Headteacher post: strategic, visible & highly impactful role
• Outer London MPS/UPS (£37,870 • £56,154) per year – outstanding rewards for top talent
• Located in Redbridge, a vibrant and rapidly developing educational hub
• School Ofsted rating: Good to Outstanding – renowned for excellence and integrity
• Unrivalled CPD: national leadership programmes, tailored coaching, and paid progression opportunities
• Ideal for experienced, impact-driven UK-trained leaders with a record of Good/Outstanding performance
• Exceptional facilities including cutting-edge digital learning suites, outdoor learning zones, and a celebrated SEND provision

What You'll Be Doing:
• Directing and driving whole-school improvement alongside the Headteacher
• Leading curriculum development and supporting strategic planning at all levels
• Coaching staff to achieve the highest standards of teaching and personal growth
• Overseeing safeguarding and inclusion, ensuring every student thrives
• Implementing evidence-based interventions to systematically raise attainment
• Championing a culture of ambition, excellence, and relentless aspiration in every corridor

Ideal "Deputy Headteacher" for this Redbridge School:
• Experienced UK-trained leader with QTS and recent top-tier references
• Demonstrable success in raising standards and fostering inclusive learning
• Visionary, resilient, and unafraid to challenge the status quo for school-wide improvement
• Exceptional communicator, building trust with staff, pupils, and the wider community
• Committed to inspiring colleagues and empowering pupils every day

Why Join This Redbridge School?:
• Collaborative, values-driven community with a strong learning culture
• Authentic responsibility and senior-level influence from day one
• Generous investment in leadership CPD and career progression
• Supportive Governing Body and a forward-thinking, innovative SLT
• Enjoyable staff social life and genuine work-life balance ethos
• State-of-the-art facilities and inspirational student body

Take your career to new heights as Deputy Headteacher in a trailblazing Redbridge school. If you’re ready to deliver transformational leadership in a progressive, aspirational setting, we want to hear from you. Outstanding interviews are ongoing—apply directly and become the change-maker this community is waiting for.

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