Deputy Headteacher

Salary: Leadership Scale (Inner London L19-L23)
Start Date: 1 September 2026

We are seeking an exceptional and experienced Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team. This is a key role in providing support to the Headteacher in the strategic leadership and effective operational management of the school, securing Gladesmore’s vision of outstanding all‑round education within a positive, inclusive community.

Gladesmore is a very friendly place to work at, with a rich ethnic and linguistically diverse staff and student community. The ethos is inspiring and positive.  In four successive Ofsted inspections the school has been judged to be outstanding in every category and exemplary in these.

Please use the application pack below to apply or contact the school for further details.

Closing Date: 14^th May 2026 at 10am

Interview Date: 19^th & 20^th May 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be required to bring in a copy of their photo ID and most recent DBS certificate on the day of the interview.

Gladesmore Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Appointment to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Scheme, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references. An online check of publicly available information will be completed to assess shortlisted candidate’s suitability to work with our children.