Key Role Information

Salary
£Salary will be Pro Rata
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
29/09/2026 00:00
Interview
2 October 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Leadership | L12 - L16
Department
Leadership
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
26.00
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

October 2026 | 0.8 | Fixed Term Contract

Are you an exceptional primary leader with the vision, ambition and expertise to help shape the future.

St Paul's Way Primary is seeking an outstanding Deputy Headteacher (Primary) to join our senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in driving continued excellence across our Primary Phase. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and inspirational leader who is passionate about ensuring every child achieves their full potential, regardless of background or circumstance.

As Deputy Headteacher, you will deputise for the Headteacher in their absence and contribute strategically to the leadership, development and success of the Primary Phase, while also supporting the wider all-through school community. You will lead on key aspects of school improvement, champion high standards of teaching and learning, and help create an exceptional educational experience for every pupil.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will:

  1. Contribute to and lead strategic priorities within the School Improvement and Development Plan.
  2. Embed and promote the school's ethos, values and ambitious vision for all pupils.
  3. Lead safeguarding, pastoral care and pupil wellbeing across the Primary Phase.
  4. Drive excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum development.
  5. Raise standards of achievement and ensure pupils consistently exceed expectations.
  6. Lead, support and develop staff through coaching, mentoring and professional development.
  7. Monitor and evaluate pupil progress, using evidence to drive improvement.
  8. Engage parents and carers as active partners in their children's learning.
  9. Develop and implement school policies that promote inclusion, equality and excellence.
  10. Support enrichment opportunities that broaden pupils' experiences and aspirations.
  11. Contribute to the strategic leadership of the wider all-through school.

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential

Skills

Experience

Please refer to the Job Description for the full Personal Specification requirements

About Us

Welcome to St Paul’s Way Primary School

Thank you for your interest in joining St Paul’s Way Primary School. We are delighted that you are considering becoming part of a dedicated and ambitious community of educators and professionals.

Our Belief

At St Paul’s Way Primary, we believe that when staff are supported, challenged and encouraged to grow, they can make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families. This belief underpins our commitment to continuous improvement and professional learning.

Support, Development and Growth

As part of University Schools Trust, we offer high quality professional development, collaborative networks and ongoing support that enable staff to reflect, refine and strengthen their practice. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or looking to take the next step, you will be supported to grow with confidence and clarity.

One Team, Shared Purpose

Joining our team means being part of a motivated and unified staff body where every role matters. We value staff voice, recognise expertise and create the conditions for people to thrive, innovate and take ownership of their work.

St Paul's Way Primary School

UST HR

usthrhelpdesk@ust.london

32 St Paul's Way
Bow
London
London
E3 4AL

Safeguarding Information

All posts involving direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website.

In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines and legal obligations to ensure that safeguarding is a paramount consideration in recruitment processes, employers are required to carry out an enhanced DBS check for this role. To supplement this, we ask you to confirm whether or not you have ever been convicted of a criminal offence which is not 'protected'. If you answer 'yes', you will be asked to supply details of all relevant convictions at a later stage, should your application be progressed.

Information given in response to this question will not be used during the shortlisting process. The data will only be referred to if your application is progressed, informing the pre-employment checking process.

The University Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.

https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding

https://www.ust.london/policies/code-of-conduct

In accordance with our Company Policies and KCSIE guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index (www.sp-index.com), experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks.