Deputy Head Teacher
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW18 3QQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ea182b07-401f-4114-bbb5-4229be87425f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Earlsfield is a popular primary school in South West London. We wish to appoint an inspirational practitioner to the post of Deputy Headteacher. We offer an excellent opportunity to play a significant role in a school with a strong team ethos, motivated children and supportive parents.
Our new Deputy Headteacher will:
• be an excellent teacher and strategic leader with a proven record of raising achievement across a whole school
• have a passion for children’s learning and development as well as their emotional needs and wellbeing
• be able to accept challenges, inspire and motivate others
• be strategic, resourceful, innovative and able to embrace change
• be able to continue to develop the quality of teaching and assessment
• play a central role in shaping and evaluating our ambitious curriculum and ensuring high-quality teaching across the school
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer:
• excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
• a creative and reflective environment
• a dedicated staff who are committed to each individual pupil
• a friendly and welcoming environment with hardworking children and supportive parents
Visits to the school are welcomed. Further details can be obtained by contacting the school admin@earlsfield.wandsworth.sch.uk or on 020 8946 5452 .
You can also visit our website www.earlsfield.wandsworth.sch.uk to find out about the many things we do!
An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.
Further details about the role
An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/
Completed applications should be returned to the school either by email admin@earlsfield.wandsworth.sch.uk or by post. We encourage applications via email.
Closing date: 18 March 2026 (at 1pm)
Interviews: Week commencing 23 March 2026
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. References will be taken up for all candidates who are invited to interview as part of our safer recruitment procedures. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Please note we do not accept CVs.
Earlsfield is a popular primary school in South West London. We wish to appoint an inspirational practitioner to the post of Deputy Headteacher. We offer an excellent opportunity to play a significant role in a school with a strong team ethos, motivated children and supportive parents.
Our new Deputy Headteacher will:
• be an excellent teacher and strategic leader with a proven record of raising achievement across a whole school
• have a passion for children’s learning and development as well as their emotional needs and wellbeing
• be able to accept challenges, inspire and motivate others
• be strategic, resourceful, innovative and able to embrace change
• be able to continue to develop the quality of teaching and assessment
• play a central role in shaping and evaluating our ambitious curriculum and ensuring high-quality teaching across the school
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer:
• excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
• a creative and reflective environment
• a dedicated staff who are committed to each individual pupil
• a friendly and welcoming environment with hardworking children and supportive parents
Visits to the school are welcomed. Further details can be obtained by contacting the school admin@earlsfield.wandsworth.sch.uk or on 020 8946 5452 .
You can also visit our website www.earlsfield.wandsworth.sch.uk to find out about the many things we do!
An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.
Further details about the role
An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/
Completed applications should be returned to the school either by email admin@earlsfield.wandsworth.sch.uk or by post. We encourage applications via email.
Closing date: 18 March 2026 (at 1pm)
Interviews: Week commencing 23 March 2026
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. References will be taken up for all candidates who are invited to interview as part of our safer recruitment procedures. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Please note we do not accept CVs.