Deputy Headteacher

Salary: Outer London MPS1-6 (£37870 - £50474) Per Year
Apply by: 07/02/26
Location: Hackney

Deputy Headteacher – Transformational Leadership Role in Hackney

Seize the chance to become an influential Deputy Headteacher in one of Hackney's most dynamic schools. Shape policy, inspire excellence, and drive outcomes that genuinely change lives for a diverse, energetic community. We seek a Deputy Headteacher with vision, expertise, and a passion for student growth – someone who can set standards others aspire to reach. If you want your work as Deputy Headteacher to ripple out across staff, pupils, and families, this is your platform.

Lead in a forward-thinking educational setting where innovation meets tradition. As Deputy Headteacher, you’ll collaborate directly with a progressive Headteacher and a united SLT, steering whole-school development while honing your executive leadership capabilities. Dive into a culture where Outstanding is not a status quo, but a direction of travel – every day brings exceptional professional development, close mentoring, and cutting-edge practice.

Key Highlights:

  • Deputy Headteacher – pivotal, high-impact, leadership role
  • Outer London MPS1-6: £37,870 – £50,474 per year
  • Central Hackney location: outstanding transport links and urban buzz
  • School graded Good to Outstanding by Ofsted – ambitious continuous improvement plan
  • Unrivalled tailored CPD and future headship development pathways
  • State-of-the-art facilities: modern classrooms, immersive tech hubs, outdoor learning
  • This role is ideal for experienced, impact-driven leaders or aspiring Headteachers
  • Known for a vibrant, inclusive culture and diverse, aspirational pupil body

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Spearheading strategic initiatives that accelerate school improvement
  • Leading, mentoring, and developing teaching staff at all levels
  • Overseeing behaviour, safeguarding, and inclusion strategies with rigour and insight
  • Modelling exceptional classroom practice and whole-school pedagogy
  • Driving cohesive parent/community partnerships for student success
  • Evaluating data and enacting interventions that close achievement gaps

Ideal Deputy Headteacher for this Hackney School:

  • UK-trained with QTS and substantial middle or senior leadership experience
  • Evidence of Good or Outstanding teaching and references
  • Eager to innovate – brings a track record of driving improvement
  • Ready to challenge, champion, and motivate staff and students alike
  • Skilled communicator, collaborative team player, resilient under pressure
  • Committed to inclusive, transformative education for diverse communities

Why Join This Hackney School?:

  • Collaborative, visionary senior leadership team
  • Tailored development for fast-track promotion, including to Headship
  • Strong culture of support, wellbeing, and mutual respect
  • Exceptional facilities embedding digital, creative, and experiential learning
  • Embedded in a thriving Hackney community with rich partnerships
  • Students who are ambitious, engaged, and eager to learn

Set your sights higher as Deputy Headteacher in a Hackney school where your leadership will shape the next generation. If you’re ready for exceptional challenge and reward, apply now – applications are reviewed daily and early appointments will be considered.

How to Apply

Seize this chance in Hackney—applications are reviewed as they arrive and interviews are underway. Don’t let this Deputy Headteacher or Primary School Teacher role slip by. Step forward now and submit your application without delay if you’re ready to influence and inspire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Inner London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!

Application deadline: 07/02/26