Average Deputy Headteacher salary in East London

Interim Head of School (EYFS)Location: Westminster, North West LondonSalary: Up to Leadership Scale Contract: Interim - September 2026 to July 2027Start Date: September 2026SANZA Teaching Agency are working in partnership with a warm, nurturing and highly inclusive EYFS school in Westminster who are seeking an experienced and ambitious Interim Head of School to join them from September 2026 through to July 2027.This is an exciting opportunity for an established EYFS Leader, Assistant Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher ready to take the next step into senior leadership within a supportive and child-centred environment. The school are particularly keen to hear from candidates with strong EYFS expertise and a passion for inclusive practice, with SEND experience highly desirable.The school itself is a small, community-focused setting with low pupil numbers, allowing staff to build meaningful relationships with children and families and provide a truly personalised approach to learning. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading the school through an important academic year, maintaining high standards whilst continuing to foster a positive and nurturing culture.About the SchoolSmall pupil numbers, creating a close-knit and collaborative environmentInclusive ethos with a strong focus on early years development and wellbeingSupportive staff team with a shared commitment to high-quality provisionChild-centred approach to teaching and learningWell-resourced learning environments designed to support curiosity and creativityStrong relationships with families and the wider communityLocated in Westminster with excellent transport links across LondonOpportunity to make a genuine impact within a leadership roleThe RoleAs Interim Head of School, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the setting, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and safeguarding are maintained throughout the academic year.Key responsibilities will include:Leading and supporting staff across the schoolDriving high standards within EYFS provisionSupporting pupils with additional needs and ensuring inclusive practiceMaintaining a positive and nurturing learning environmentWorking closely with governors, staff and familiesOverseeing curriculum delivery, assessment and pupil progressManaging day-to-day operations of the school effectivelySupporting staff development and wellbeingThe Ideal Candidate Will Have:Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)Proven leadership experience within an EYFS settingExperience supporting pupils with SENDA strong understanding of safeguarding and inclusive educationExcellent communication and organisational skillsThe ability to inspire, motivate and lead a team effectivelyA passion for early years education and child developmentEither existing Headship experience OR be an experienced EYFS Leader/Deputy ready to step upWhy Work with SANZA Teaching Agency?SANZA Teaching Agency are a specialist education recruitment partner committed to supporting teachers and leaders across London schools. As part of the Tradewind Recruitment Group, one of the UK's leading education recruitment organisations, we pride ourselves on delivering a personal and professional service to both candidates and schools.Benefits of working with SANZA include:Top 100 Company to Work For recognitionPAYE payroll only - absolutely no umbrella companiesCompetitive rates of payDedicated education consultants with specialist market knowledgeAccess to free CPD and leadership development opportunitiesLong-standing relationships with excellent schools across LondonHonest, transparent and supportive recruitment processInterview preparation and ongoing career supportTo apply for this Interim Head of School opportunity, or to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Paige Ferro at SANZA Teaching Agency today.SANZA Teaching Agency are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

Prospero Teaching are actively working with a lovely primary school in the Barking and Dagenham area who are on the lookout for a Deputy Head Teacher to join their team, full time, starting in September!JOB TITLE - Deputy Head TeacherABOUT THE SCHOOL Prospero Teaching is looking for a Deputy Head Teacher for a Primary school in Barking and Dagenham.The school is a popular mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team. The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to all staff.Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILSLocation - Barking and Dagenham, IG11.Position - Primary Teacher Type of work - Deputy HeadteacherContract or position start date - SeptemberDuration / Likely Duration -Full School YearContract or position end date (if applicable) - July 2027Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary ContractFull time/part time - Full timeMinimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £300 per dayHours - 8:30 am - 4pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONSQTS or equivalentMinimum 8-15 years year EYFS/KS1/KS2 teaching experience in the UKUp to date Safeguarding training issued in the last yearTO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:Hold Right to Work in the UKHold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new applicationProvide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two yearsOTHERIf you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour managementIn-house Training and Development TeamThis is 'About the school' and should differentiate this school and the role from any other.

Prospero Teaching are actively working with a lovely specialist SEND independent school with a Nursery, Senior School and Sixth Form departments, in the Greenwich area who are on the lookout for an Assistant Headteacher to join their team, full time starting in September.JOB TITLE - Assistant HeadteacherABOUT THE SCHOOL Prospero Teaching is looking for an Assistant Headteacher for an Independent school in Greenwich.The school is a popular Independent School with a supportive senior leadership team. The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to all staff.CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILSLocation - Greenwich, SE12Position - Assistant HeadteacherType of work - Assistant HeadteacherContract or position start date - SeptemberFull time/part time - Full timeMinimum rate of pay - £50,000 Per annumHours - 8:30 am - 4pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONSQTS or equivalentGood honours degreeSignificant experience of working with pupils with SENDMinimum 1 year EYFS/KS1/KS2 teaching experience in the UKUp to date Safeguarding training issued in the last yearTO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:Hold Right to Work in the UKHold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new applicationProvide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two yearsOTHERIf you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour managementIn-house Training and Development TeamThis is 'About the school' and should differentiate this school and the role from any other.