Deputy Headteacher

Salary: RBWM L8.
To start September 2025.

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher to join our small, inclusive and friendly school dedicated to a school-family ethos.

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher with the following qualities:

• Drive and creative flair to support teachers to deliver challenging lessons.
• The ability to use a variety of strategies to engage and support children in their learning and play, including having a good knowledge of how to make learning active and practical.
• Is a collaborative professional with the ability to contribute to provision planning, being able to use their initiative to engage children and adapt planning on the spot. 
• Will be a good team player; able to build strong relationships with all those working within the class team. 
• Has excellent interpersonal skills, along with energy and enthusiasm.
• Good communication skills with children, families and staff.

We can offer:

• A school with a family ethos of ‘Be the family you want’. 
• Children who are taught the importance of being ‘safe, responsible and respectful’.
• Friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Membership of a committed and proactive leadership team.
• Ongoing professional development.

Key responsibilities will be:

• To assume the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead within the school. 
• To lead on the monitoring, progress and achievement of the school’s aims and objectives, reporting to the Headteacher and Governors.
• To support and promote the school’s ethos, aims and core values in order to promote the welfare, progress and continued development of the school and its children.
• Ensure there is compliance around the quality of teaching and learning, including the analysis of performance data where appropriate.
• To ensure school policies are translated into practice.
• To manage staff and resources to that end.
• To manage and oversee the effective transition of pupils between year groups.
• To be an outstanding role model across the school in terms of leading, teaching, behaviour and classroom management.
• To lead on school residentials.
• To organise and allocate work experience opportunities for volunteers.

Call 01628 622522 or email larchfield@larchfieldschool.co.uk to arrange a visit or to ask for an application pack. 

Application forms are also available on our school website: www.larchfieldschool.co.uk.

Interviews will be held as positive applications are received. 

Larchfield Primary & Nursery School
Bargeman Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 2SG
Tel: 01628 622522

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be sought from the successful candidates.