Deputy Headteacher 

Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Salary information: L12 – L19 (Highly competitive based on skills and experience)
Start date: September 2026 

At Longfield, we are committed to giving every child the best possible start in life, irrespective of their starting point. 

There are a number of exciting initiatives in the pipeline as we continue to evolve and develop. In our pursuit to provide the best, we recognise that we must be our best - fearless and at the forefront of education. We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who would work alongside the Headteacher to drive school improvement and help lead Longfield confidently into its next phase of development. 

We are looking for:

• A leader with a genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every child.
• An individual who is relentless in their pursuit to be the best they can be.
• A reflective individual who has the ability to learn from feedback and a hunger to constantly improve and develop.
• A leader who goes the extra mile, above and beyond, with a smile, to help make a real difference.
• An innovative leader who is able to suggest, develop, implement, refine and upscale new ideas somebody ready to deputise for the headteacher when required.

In return, we offer:

• A largely planned and prepared curriculum and a very well-resourced school on an impressive site, which includes; multiple playgrounds, a school field and dedicated classrooms for music, food technology as well as a library and multiple small group rooms.
• A school graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted (July 2023).
• A staff laptop/ Microsoft Chromebook (we are a Microsoft school) rapidly develop your own leadership skills and undertake national professional qualifications such as NPQH.
• A non-class based role, to provide the time, space and capacity to lead.

The school has an excellent reputation within the local community with strong support from governors, parents, pupils and a dedicated and highly motivated team of staff. 

We would very much like to hear from you if you share our vision, values and enthusiasm.  

To arrange a visit, for further information or to submit an application form, please email recruitment@longfieldprimary.co.uk.

Please email your completed application form to: recruitment@longfieldprimary.co.uk.

Closing date: Sunday 17th May at 21:00 
Shortlisting date: Monday 18th May 
Interview date: Thursday 21st May  

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to converse fluently in English is an essential requirement for this role.