Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher - Strategic responsibility for Behaviour, Culture, Safeguarding and Attendance Salary: Leadership Scale L18–L23 Outer London (dependent on experience) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Start date: January 2027 (or as agreed) Are you ready to help shape the next stage of an ambitious and inclusive primary school?Newbury Park Primary School is seeking an inspirational and committed Deputy Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional leader to work alongside the Headteacher and established leadership team to continue our journey of improvement and ensure that every child receives an excellent education within a safe, nurturing and ambitious environment. We are looking for a leader who is passionate about making a difference, who has the vision and experience to influence whole-school improvement, and who shares our belief that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. Our vision is “Learning for life, achieving together” and our values of Courage, Curiosity, Compassion, Creativity and Collaboration underpin everything we do. About the roleAs Deputy Headteacher, you will play a key role in the strategic leadership and development of the school. Working closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher for Quality of Education and Standards, Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion and Achievement, and wider leadership team, you will contribute to ensuring the highest standards across all aspects of school life. The successful candidate will initially take strategic responsibility for: Behaviour and attitudes Safeguarding and child protection Attendance Pastoral systems and pupil wellbeing Mental health and emotional wellbeing Personal development Pupil leadership and voice You will provide leadership, challenge and support to colleagues, ensuring that our systems and approaches enable every pupil to feel safe, valued and ready to learn. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute