Deputy Headteacher Basic

About the school

Newbury Park Primary School is a four-form entry primary school serving a diverse and vibrant community in Ilford, East London. The school is proud of its inclusive ethos and its commitment to ensuring every child is supported to achieve their potential. Its vision is “Learning for life, achieving together” and its values of Courage, Curiosity, Compassion, Creativity and Collaboration underpin all aspects of school life.

The role

Newbury Park Primary School seeks an inspirational and committed Deputy Headteacher to join the Senior Leadership Team. This full-time, permanent position carries strategic responsibility for Behaviour, Culture, Safeguarding, Attendance and Pupil Experience. The salary is on the Leadership Scale L18–L23 Outer London, dependent on experience. The post commences in January 2027 or as agreed. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; the school is unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Working closely with the Headteacher and the existing leadership team, the Deputy Headteacher will contribute to whole-school improvement and ensure the highest standards across all aspects of school life.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of behaviour and attitudes
• Safeguarding and child protection
• Attendance
• Pastoral systems and pupil wellbeing
• Mental health and emotional wellbeing
• Personal development
• Pupil leadership and voice

The post holder will provide leadership, challenge and support to colleagues, ensuring systems enable every pupil to feel safe, valued and ready to learn. Specific responsibilities may evolve in response to school priorities.

Requirements

• Experienced and successful primary school leader
• Proven track record of improving outcomes and experiences for pupils
• Successful experience of leading improvement in behaviour, safeguarding, attendance, pastoral care or wellbeing
• Understanding of how a positive school culture enables children to thrive
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop colleagues
• High expectations and a commitment to excellence
• Capacity to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, families and external partners
• Reflective, resilient and able to think strategically
• Shares the school’s ambition for every child to achieve their full potential

Benefits & package

• Opportunity to join a committed and ambitious Senior Leadership Team
• Strong culture of collaboration, professional development and shared responsibility
• Opportunity to make a significant contribution to whole-school improvement
• Diverse, vibrant and inclusive school community
• Leadership team committed to developing staff and growing leadership capacity

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob or request the school contact after signing in. The closing date for applications is Friday 2 October 2026 at 12 noon. Shortlisting will take place on Monday 5 October 2026, with interviews scheduled for Thursday 15 October and Friday 16 October 2026. Early applications are encouraged as the school reserves the right to interview prior to the closing date.

Newbury Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate safer recruitment procedures.