Deputy Headteacher Vacancy
Salary range L12-16 (Inner London)
Apply by: 9am Monday 31st March 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Start date: September 2025
We are looking for an exceptional deputy headteacher who shares our vision and ambition for the school, inspiring excellence and innovation while driving continuous improvement for our pupils, staff, and wider community.
We are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who:
· Is passionate about shaping the future of education within our school and is committed to supporting the Headteacher in delivering a clear vision for improvement.
· Has strong leadership skills with experience in leading teams effectively, demonstrating resilience, flexibility, and empathy for all members of the school community.
· Can inspire, influence, and support staff, ensuring high expectations for teaching and learning, and fostering a culture of continuous professional growth.
· Has experience of driving school improvement and implementing key priorities through strategic thinking while balancing this with a compassionate and supportive leadership approach.
· Is an excellent communicator and team player, working collaboratively with the Headteacher, staff, pupils, parents, and governors to maintain a positive and ambitious school culture.
· Can manage competing priorities with clarity and purpose, staying focused on what matters most while fostering a positive, supportive culture for staff and pupils, and maintaining their own wellbeing alongside that of others.
· Has a strong understanding of curriculum development, assessment, and inclusive practice, ensuring that every child, including those who are disadvantaged or have SEND, achieves their full potential.
· Is solution-focused and proactive, ready to take initiative in responding to challenges and driving positive change.
Ashmead is a very special community and if you believe you are the exceptional candidate we are looking for, we warmly invite you to visit the school.
Prospective candidates should arrange a visit, it is highly unlikely we will shortlist anyone who has not visited the school.
Please email sbm@ashmead.lewisham.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
Visit times are:
Friday 21st March at 9.30am or Thursday 27th March at 2pm
An application form, job pack and safer recruitment form can be downloaded below.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 31st March 2025. Shortlisting will take place that day and interviews be in the school on Wednesday 2nd April.
Completed applications should be emailed to sbm@ashmead.lewisham.sch.uk
References will be taken up prior to interview so please make sure your referees are aware of this.
We are committed to safer recruitment and the protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and reference checks and proof of the right to work in the UK. We are committed to promoting equality and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Unfortunately, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants.
Job pack
