Deputy Headteacher

Paxton Academy Sports and Science, Thornton Heath/Croydon

Leadership Scale L8-L12, Outer London (£59,826-£65,629)

Permanent, Full time

Required Summer Term

At Paxton we are committed to high aspirations, inspiring pupils and achieving academic excellence. Adults and children work together and create an environment in which everyone can flourish and achieve their true potential, both academically and socially. The school’s core values, provide an ethos which unites and empowers everyone to gain confidence, take risks and seize opportunities to excel in an ever-changing world.

Driven by our committed and inspirational leadership team, supported by the Trust, the school is a rapidly improving, forward-thinking school where pupils come first and attainment and progress is above national averages.

As we move into our next stage of development, growing to a 3-form entry local school of choice, we are seeking ambitious, inspiring, career-minded Individuals looking for fantastic CPD and career opportunities, to grow with us. 

Our stunning purpose-built new building is situated in the heart of our community and features fantastic indoor and outdoor PE and games spaces, as well as modern music and science classrooms.  Following feedback from pupils, we have transformed our Early Years play space, created reading areas, quiet spaces and an outdoor sensory area. More recently we have just created two new Sensory Zones to provide a safe learning space for children with SEND and those with additional needs. These developments provide the space to ignite the children’s curiosity, capture their imagination and provide all learners with the opportunity to excel.

We are part of Wandle Learning Trust, the only Trust to have been accredited by the

Department for Education to run an English, Maths and Teaching School Hub. These hubs open up a

world of opportunities for you to develop your career with us in a high quality and tailored way. 

We have experts from across the education sector feeding into the trust pedagogy on a daily basis providing staff with the opportunities to develop their subject knowledge and practice.

The Trust has also successfully created and received DFE Validation for the phonics programme Little

Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised, which is being used to teach children to learn and love to read

in more than 4,500 schools in England and internationally. In February 2023 Paxton became the 12th school to be awarded Champion school status, modelling exemplary practice and to provide information and support for Little Wandle members with the successful implementation of

the programme

To find out more please visit our website http://wandlelearningtrust.org.uk/work-with-us

Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@paxtonacademy.org.uk.  

Applications are welcomed immediately.

You can see tour school building for yourself by viewing our video Explore Paxton Academy! – YouTube. You are also welcome to arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 020 8683 2308.

Interviews are planned the week commencing the 18th January 2024 however suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and

vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

CVs are not accepted.