Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher  

Spring Grove Primary School, Star Road, Isleworth TW7 4HB

• Start Date: 1 September 2025
• Permanent Full Time
• L8 - L12 pay scale 

The Governing Board of Spring Grove Primary School wishes to appoint a Deputy Head teacher following the promotion of our current deputy. Additionally, due to the headteacher’s phased retirement, the successful candidate will be expected to deputise for the Headteacher for one day each week. 

The successful candidate will drive our strategic plan and build on recent developments and current strengths. You will be somebody who puts children at the heart of every decision. Our school is rooted in kindness and creativity, and we would like our deputy head to model and support this approach. You will help drive forward and further shape our vision for the school’s future development. You will be an active member of the school community who will lead, support and encourage collaboration to help Spring Grove meet and exceed its objectives.
 
Spring Grove Primary School is an exciting, diverse, and dynamic school with a community of professionals who work together to achieve the very best outcomes for its pupils.

This post is open to experienced middle and senior school leaders who are looking to advance to the next phase of their careers.

 We can offer you the following:

  Colleagues who are talented, committed, kind and supportive
  Enthusiastic and well-behaved children
  A culture of high academic and personal standards
  A well-resourced school in pleasant surroundings
  Engaged and enthusiastic parents who are supportive of both the school and their child’s education
  A supportive and knowledgeable Governing body
  A strong partnership with seven other local schools as part of the C8 group and the opportunity to work collaboratively
  The opportunity to make a positive difference in life for all at Spring Grove Primary

We are looking for someone who:

  Enjoys working with children and knows how to get the best from them
  Recognises that parents are our most important partners in children’s education and quickly develops a professional and strong rapport with them
  Is kind and has a sense of humour
  Is confident and reflective
  Can remain calm and professional when under pressure
  Has energy and enthusiasm for all that they do
  Has excellent curriculum knowledge and a passion for developing teaching and learning.
  Has proven leadership and management skills in an educational setting
  Has excellent interpersonal skills and is a confident and sensitive communicator
  Has the ability to multi-task to a high standard

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please call/email the school and speak with Mrs Kd Simon to arrange a visit.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please download the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please download the Application Form. Completed application forms should be emailed to: finance@springgrove.hounslow.sch.uk by the closing date.

Closing date for applications: 9th May 2025.

Interviews: 22nd May 2025

Safeguarding Statement: Spring Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure Certificate and online checks.  You are liable to prosecution if you are included in the Disclosure and Barring Service’s/ Disclosure Scotland’s Children’s Barred List and engage, seek or offer to engage, in work which either involves contact with children or provides opportunities for contact with children.