Deputy Head of Primary at St Mary's and St John's CofE School

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SMASJCS/14236

Location

Bennett House, Sunningfields Road, London, Greater London, NW4 4QR

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£68,799.00 - £75,433.00 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date

9:00am, 23rd Feb 2026

Start Date

TBC

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Week of 2nd March 2026

Interview Date(s) Week of 2nd March 2026

People, Relationships and Communications

Be committed to maintaining and enhancing a distinctive and inclusive Christian vision and ethos in SMSJ
Be able to relate to all students and staff in a positive and humble way and inspire them to achieve more than they think possible
Have qualities which earn the trust and respect of students, staff, parents and governors
Possess the inspiration to motivate and lead staff as a whole and the ability to build on the strengths and expertise of individual colleagues
Possess integrity, optimism, credibility, resilience, calmness and a sense of proportion
Possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Relates positively to all parents so that they are actively engaged in the life of SMSJ and the progress of their child
Be able to build constructive working relationships with local schools and colleges, employers, the local authority and national organisations
Be able to embody SMSJ’s values in everyday work and practice, particularly those of justice, kindness and humility.

Strategic Direction and Development of the School

To assist the Primary Executive Headteacher and Headteacher in shaping a vision and direction for the school, setting out very high expectations and with a clear focus on pupil achievement.
To play a significant role in setting aims and objectives for the school and in formulating the Academy Development Plan along with the Primary Executive Headteacher, Primary Headteacher, governors and other senior staff.
To take responsibility for developing and monitoring policy and practice as laid down in the Academy Development Plan, and in agreement with the Primary Executive Headteacher.
To assist the Primary Headteacher in school self-review and evaluation and in the effective planning and management of resources to secure improvements.
Publicly supporting all decisions of the Primary Executive Headteacher, Primary Headteacher and Governing Body.
Monitor and take actions under guidance from the Primary Headteacher.
Take a positive and active part in the Senior Leadership Team.
Manage Curriculum Leaders ensuring school improvement in key subject areas with a particular focus on English across the school.
To ensure policies are translated into practice by the team and that you bring to the attention of the Primary Headteacher any which may need revisions or amendments

Deploying staff and responsibilities

In consultation with, and by the direction of the Primary Headteacher, deploy people and resources efficiently and effectively i.e., timetables, deployment of HLTA’s and teaching assistants as well as organising cover when support is required. To participate in recruitment and selection, as agreed by the Primary Executive Headteacher.

Other Responsibilities

Contribute to a positive ethos for learning and improvement. Provide an exciting, stimulating and creative curriculum by regularly reviewing it alongside curriculum leaders and making key changes when needed.
Promote the values and achievements of the school to the community through managing and leading updates on the website, writing articles for the newsletter, social media promotion. To take whole school assemblies/ collective worship and participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.

Teaching and Learning

Be an outstanding classroom practitioner and role model for pupils and other staff.
To be an effective role model and mentor for all staff in terms of planning, teaching, assessment for learning and classroom management.
Support the Primary Headteacher in monitoring and reviewing the curricular provision in the school in terms of:
Breadth and balance ensuring that the schools’ curriculum map.
Quality of learning and teaching with responsibility for improved pupil outcomes through learning walks.
Analyse and interpret relevant school, local and national data, reviewing pupil progress and to use this information to set challenging curriculum targets in relation to ensuring the very large majority of pupil’s reach ARE and their own targets as well as reducing the gap between vulnerable groups.
Ensuring all children are prepared for statutory assessments.
Ensure appropriate evidence is prepared for external moderation.
To be proactive in communication with parents, carers and the local community.
Leading curriculum mornings for parents
Establish, manage and expect high standards of pupil behaviour.
Develop innovative learning environments and displays around the school.
Develop consistent assessment practice throughout the school.
To organise and monitor a peer coaching model to continue to improve the quality of Learning and Teaching across the school.
Work closely with secondary staff to maintain high expectations throughout Bennett House.

Accountability

Maintain a record of how you have moved your agreed areas forward.
If appropriate write and deliver a report to the Governing Body that evaluates the progress that your work has had on supporting the pupils’ learning.
Assist the Primary Headteacher to ensure that staff understand and support the school’s aims and objectives.

Professional Behaviour

To maintain high standards of professional behaviour towards colleagues and students.
To lead by example and to follow the Academy’s dress code and code of conduct.
To carry out duties in a friendly, helpful and professional manner.
To have a flexible approach and to be prepared for the unusual.

Other Specific Duties

Work closely with all members of the leadership team in a professional manner and undertake other reasonable duties as may be requested by the Primary Executive Headteacher and Primary Headteacher and recognise changes to this job description as the school develops.
To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive aim, ethos and policies, and to encourage staff and students to follow this example.
To support the school in meeting its legal requirements as a Church School.
To have a record of excellent health, attendance and punctuality.
To lead on organising and attending PTA events which support fundraising opportunities of the school.