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Deputy Headteacher
Deputy Headteacher – Elevate Learning & Lead Innovation in Ricmond
A rare and thrilling opportunity awaits an ambitious Deputy Headteacher ready to redefine whole-school excellence at a thriving Ricmond institution. You’ll drive high-impact teaching, nurture a powerful learning ethos, and shape future-ready pupils – this is your moment if you’re a proven leader, aspirational educator, and fervent about making measurable whole-school impact. This Deputy Headteacher role isn’t for the ordinary – it’s for those who crave challenge, inspire others, and see education as a force for transformative change.
Step inside a school where dynamic vision meets purposeful action. As Deputy Headteacher, you’ll work alongside a truly Outstanding head and multi-award-winning SLT to deliver cutting-edge pedagogical practice. From strategic curriculum projects to holistic staff development, your leadership will unlock unmatched professional milestones, with access to spotlight CPD and national conferences. Within these walls, every child’s success is the heartbeat – expect a supportive, tech-rich environment, passionate colleagues, and a culture pulsing with ambitious energy.
Key Highlights:
- Deputy Headteacher: Strategic, visible leadership across school life
- Salary: Inner London MPS1-6 (£40,317 - £52,300) per year – competitive, progressive pay
- Location: In the heart of vibrant Ricmond – outstanding transport, flourishing community
- Outstanding Ofsted school – renowned for academic excellence and innovation
- Gold-standard CPD with tailored coaching, national leadership events, fast-track senior progression
- Ideal for accomplished, impact-driven educators seeking large-scale influence and career acceleration
- State-of-the-art facilities, immersive digital resources, and a climate where bold ideas are welcomed
What You'll Be Doing:
- Leading, inspiring, and coaching a talented team of teachers and pastoral staff
- Crafting and executing strategic school improvement plans with measurable outcomes
- Monitoring and raising academic standards across all key stages
- Championing inclusion, safeguarding, and restorative behaviour cultures
- Collaborating at SLT level to shape vision, ethos, and future-facing policies
Ideal "Deputy Headteacher" for this Ricmond School:
- Proven leader with substantial UK teaching and management experience (QTS essential)
- Inspirational communicator and relationship-builder with outstanding references
- Track record of raising attainment and driving whole-school developments
- Passion for educational improvement and research-based practice
- Uncompromising on safeguarding, equity, and pupil empowerment
Why Join This Ricmond School?:
- Unique opportunity to leave a legacy at an Outstanding institution
- Dynamic, ambitious, and highly supportive senior leadership team
- Inclusive, collaborative ethos with strong links to local community and families
- Accelerated pathways to Headship – leadership recognised at Trust level
- World-class facilities, uplifting culture, and exemplary behaviour standards
Seize the opportunity to step into a Deputy Headteacher role that will propel your leadership and influence in Ricmond. Shape a school, elevate practice, and be recognised as the force behind exceptional student outcomes. Apply today to position yourself at the very heart of educational change – interviews are being scheduled immediately for extraordinary candidates.
How to Apply
Seize this pivotal opportunity in Richmond—our selection process is already underway and top applicants will be invited to interview without delay. If you’re ready for a dynamic leadership role as Deputy Headteacher or Primary School Teacher, act now by submitting your application and CV today. Don’t miss your chance—places are filling fast!
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving South London school from ASAP.
Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!