Deputy Headteacher (Sponsorship Available) at Whitmore High School

Employer: Whitmore High School
Job Title: Deputy Headteacher
Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary: £88,811.00 – £97,530.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-time
Closing date: 5 January 2026 at 9am

Deputy Headteacher Job Summary

Start Date: as soon as available or Summer Term 2026

Are you an inspirational, highly skilled leader with a proven track record of success at senior level? Are you passionate about leading in an innovative and forward-thinking school?

Whitmore High School is seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Deputy Headteacher to join the Leadership Team and drive forward the vision for the school.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Work to ensure excellent outcomes and provision across all areas and key stages of the school

• Support the Headteacher in developing and communicating a clear vision and ethos for the school

• Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of key aspects of the school’s activities

• Lead the effective and rigorous self-review of areas of the school’s work, contribute to the development of the School Improvement Plan and monitor its effective implementation

• Establish a culture of sharing good practice throughout the school and with other schools/organisations to secure excellent outcomes for all

• Oversee the quality of provision in linked departments and year groups, ensuring regular and systematic reviews provide early identification of strengths/weaknesses and effective interventions as required

• Develop a broad, balanced and coherent curriculum that meets the needs of all students

• Maintain high standards of behaviour and engagement and provide a safe, calm and well-ordered environment for all students and staff

• Champion and support the progress and personal development of vulnerable, disadvantaged and underachieving groups of students

• Contribute to the effective and efficient day-to-day running of the school and deputise for the Headteacher in their absence

• Ensure that the school meets all statutory safeguarding requirements and safeguarding provision reflects best practice

Why Work for Whitmore High School?

• Staff are supportive and collaborative

• A diverse and supportive local community who value education

• State of the art building with well-equipped classrooms, excellent resources and modern facilities

• OFSTED rated ‘Outstanding’ school

• Exceptional and wide-ranging CPD opportunities

• Staff Wellbeing group offering activities such as weekly staff yoga, on-site massage, weekly fruit, breakfast boxes, well-being garden, book club with free Kindle loan

• Free annual flu jab and free use of the on-site gym

OFSTED graded the school in March 2025 as Outstanding in all areas and commented:
“Pupils achieve particularly well at this school due to the ambitious curriculum provided. Pupils are highly engaged and focused in lessons. A clear sense of care resonates through this truly inclusive school.”
Students are happy, well behaved and make excellent progress.

Full details of the post and more information can be viewed on the website: www.whitmore.harrow.sch.uk.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Whitmore High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and all staff are expected to share this commitment. A copy of the child protection policy can be found on the school website.

All appointments are subject to:

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

• Pre-employment checks

• Online searches for shortlisted candidates

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, this post is exempted employment; all spent convictions must be revealed during recruitment and vetting.

Further Information

• The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK

• Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored

• If you’re interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, support is available to help you understand your next steps

About Whitmore High School

Whitmore High School is a mixed comprehensive school with an excellent record of achievement.

Students are expected to achieve the highest standards of work and behaviour in a positive, friendly but disciplined atmosphere. Staff are highly qualified and passionate about ensuring all students reach their full potential, working closely with parents to achieve this aim.

Whitmore High School aims to provide the best possible education for all students by:

• Promoting a broad and balanced curriculum in which students take an active part in their own learning

• Recognising the needs of individuals, placing suitable high demands on them and stimulating them to achieve success

• Encouraging students to aim for the highest standards of work and behaviour at all times

• Creating an ordered and friendly community where relationships are positive and founded on courtesy, respect and shared values

• Acknowledging the importance of links between home, school and the wider community

• Maintaining a spirit of constructive self-criticism, regularly considering improvements to existing practice

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this role, visit the official website for more information — click here to apply now.