Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

Greenvale Primary School, Chatham

• Ref:MED887-2198-38T
• Posted:03/02/2026
• Pay:L4 - L8 £55,747 - £61,534
• Start Date:1st September 2026
• App Close Date:16/03/2026 at 23:00
• Interviews:23rd March 2026

Advert

We are seeking a dynamic, exceptional and committed Deputy Headteacher to join our caring and ambitious primary school at an exciting stage in its journey. Serving a vibrant and diverse community, our school is rooted in high expectations, inclusion and a deep belief that every child can succeed, regardless of background.

You will play a key role in preparing the school for the new OFSTED framework and contribute to the school’s strategic direction.

This position will consist of 3 days dedicated Deputy Head duties and 2 days class responsibility.

The role offers a unique opportunity for a passionate leader to make a positive impact in a supportive team who believe in the power of education to change lives, and is ready to make a tangible difference in a school at the heart of its community.

We Offer

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s lives
• A supportive and reflective leadership team
• Committed and caring staff who believe in our pupils
• High-quality professional development and leadership coaching
• A school where values, relationships and community matter
• A chance to grow, lead and shape the future of the school

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed.

Greenvale Primary School is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhance DBS check, satisfactory references and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can also be obtained from the school office upon request or from our website: https://www.greenvale.medway.sch.uk/

In line with KCSIE 2025 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the School reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media and the internet as part of our due diligence. The recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process. Any information will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation for the post for which you have applied for.

You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy, interview and appoint earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this role.

Information about the school

Come and join our amazing school!

Pupils talk about their inclusive and welcoming school with great joy and enthusiasm. As one pupil commented to inspectors, ‘You will love it here too!’ Ofsted report November 2023.

Greenvale Primary School is a growing primary school in the heart of our local community in Chatham. Rated ‘Good’ in November 2023, we are lucky to have a staff of wonderfully inspiring and dedicated teachers, teaching assistants and support staff, who not only have high expectations in all areas of the curriculum, but are also supportive of every child's needs. We aim to ensure that our children have a 'can do' attitude towards learning, through an environment that enables them to feel happy, safe, valued and secure as they grow, learn and develop. We strive for a life-long love of learning.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Claire Saunders
• Address:Symons Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5UP
• Telephone: 01634 409 521
• Email: c.saunders@greenvale.medway.sch.uk

Fax: 01634 819 823

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