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Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

Rathfern Primary School

Lewisham

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Salary:
L12-L16
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
23rd April 2019
Apply by:
1 February 2019

Job overview

 The role 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Deputy Head to join the team at Rathfern Primary School. 

This is a perfect opportunity for a Deputy Head with a proven track record in school improvement to support the outstanding learning at Rathfern Primary School.

We have pioneered a model of learning to ensure that a deep level of engagement and enjoyment is experienced by all learners.

Who we are

• We are a CCT Research Hub

• We hold the NFER Research Quality Mark

• We are a Rights Respecting School Silver

• We are a Centre of Excellence for Inclusion

• We are an Expert Centre for Global Learning

• We are an Outstanding School Ofsted December 2015


We are passionate about children’s learning, achievement and well-being. Rathfern is committed to social justice ensuring all our pupils leave with the best possible outcomes. Our school vision encompasses global education to enable our pupils to become active global citizens who want to shape the future of our society.

If you want to be part of this aspirational, inspirational and creative learning community please apply.


We are looking to appoint a highly committed, passionate and diligent Deputy Headteacher with exemplary classroom practice, to join our learning community for April 2019. 


If you:

• Are a learning practitioner who wants to develop innovative pedagogy

• Are passionate and curious about finding out how children learn best and ensuring they succeed

• Are imaginative, positive and persistent about children learning

• Have the ability to inspire pupils and committed to engaging parents and carers

• Are diligent, creative, have a good sense of fun and aspirational for our community and yourself

• Have a successful middle or senior leadership experience

• Have a proven track record of outstanding classroom practice

• Are a reflective learner teacher interested in research informed pedagogy


We can offer you

• An inspirational, aspirational research led learning community

• A school inspected and awarded outstanding in all areas by Ofsted Jan 2016

• Children who are genuinely interested in others and motivated to learn *Ofsted 2016 

The behaviour of pupils is outstanding. Pupils behave impeccably in and out of lessons because they know why this is important. They also understand how their excellent behaviour contributes to the success they experience in learning. 

• Consistent high quality support for your professional development 

• An exciting, motivated and committed staff team  

• The opportunity to demonstrate your skills and develop your practice and leadership

• An engaging curriculum driven by moral purpose 

• A  passionate, supportive and challenging leadership team

• A vibrant and continuously improving learning culture


Salary information

Leadership Scale

Further Information

If you feel you meet the short-listing criteria on the person specification and you have the qualities we are looking for, we look forward to hearing from you. We welcome visits to our school. If you would like to visit us, please contact a member of our school office on 0208 690 3759 or send us an email to admin@rathfern.lewisham.sch.uk

Rathfern Primary School in committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment processes follow the guidance in the Department for Children, Schools and Families document Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education. All staff will be required to undertake a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and you will need to provide two employer references. A satisfactory DBS must be received before employees can start work in our school.

Closing date

Noon Friday 1st February

Please download the job description and person specification, and complete the attached job application form. Please email your complete application form to

admin@rathfern.lewisham.sch.uk

Please note CVs are not accepted.





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About Rathfern Primary School

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