Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher Leadership Scale L8 - L12, Outer London (£65,642 to £72,009) Salary negotiable for suitably experienced candidate Start date - September 2026 Paxton Academy is an inspirational primary school located in Thornton Heath, and is a proud member of Wandle Learning Trust. Reading is at the heart of our curriculum which is ambitious and relevant, creative and inclusive. Across the school, children from Reception to Year 6 are immersed in high quality texts which celebrate their diversity and instils a ‘Love for Learning’ to succeed in all that they do. Our outstanding commitment to early reading means that we are a Little Wandle Champion School, playing a pivotal role in developing a market-leading phonics programme which is used by over 5,500 schools. We are looking for a highly experienced senior leader, possibly a Head of School or someone already working as a Deputy Head, who would like a new challenge and the opportunity to be part of a Trust that is leading national school improvement. In addition to the opportunity to work with highly rewarding children, we can offer you: Extensive opportunities for personal development through our Teaching School, English and Maths Hubs, and our DfE-validated SSP Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised. A genuine partnership with like-minded, collaborative school leaders to support school level, as well as Trust-wide, school improvement. We strongly encourage you to arrange a school visit. Please contact our HR Manager Charmaine Ingram on recruitment@paxtonacademy.org.uk Please download the application form from https://wandlelearningtrust.org.uk/work-with-us Your completed application form must be returned to Charmaine Ingram on the email above. Closing date: Midday Monday 1st June Interviews: Week commencing Monday 8th June 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. This pos