Havering Schools Jobs
Deputy Head Teacher
- Employer: Crownfield Infant School
- Reference: SCH/26/335362
Crownfield Infant and Nursery School
White Hart Lane, Collier Row, Romford, Essex RM7 8JB
Tel: 01708 741826
Email: head@crownfieldinfantschool.org
Website: www.crownfieldinfantschool.org
Head Teacher: Mrs S. Nacmias
Deputy Headteacher
Salary: Leadership L11 - L17
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
To Start: September 2026
About Crownfield Infant and Nursery School
We are a thriving three-form entry infant school located in Collier Row, Romford, with a warm, welcoming culture at our core.
We are committed to inclusion and excellence, with a particular focus on strengthening quality first teaching, specialist SEN provision, and supporting well-being for all. As a school driven by collaboration and continuous improvement, we believe in growing leaders at every level.
Join Us to Inspire and Lead at Crownfield Infant and Nursery School
Are you a passionate and visionary leader looking for your next move? Are you ready to make a lasting impact in an inclusive, vibrant early year’s school setting? Crownfield Infant and Nursery School is seeking an energetic, passionate and dedicated Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team.
About You
We are looking for a dynamic, compassionate leader who:
- Has proven experience in senior leadership, ideally as a deputy or assistant head
- Is passionate about delivering outstanding teaching and learning in the early years and able to develop this in others
- Has strong communication and people skills and is able to lead with emotional intelligence
- Has a natural flair for challenging and empowering others to continuously improve and strive for excellence
- Understands how to use data effectively to raise attainment and support all learners
- Has an in-depth knowledge and experience of leading effective school improvement and a strong track record of accelerating performance
- Is passionate about the transformative power of education, cares about children and is willing to challenge complacency in order to ensure the best possible outcomes for all learners
- Values teamwork and is eager to contribute to a supportive, collaborative school community
- Demonstrates commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
About the Role
As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in leading curriculum and standards across the school. Reporting directly to the Head teacher, you will lead by example as an outstanding classroom teacher, inspiring quality teaching and learning. You will take responsibility for strategic planning, quality assurance and school improvement initiatives. You will also deputise for the Headteacher when required, supporting the smooth running of the school.
What We Offer
- A friendly, inclusive school community committed to staff well-being and professional development
- The chance to lead and innovate within a school with clear priorities and strong values
- Supportive senior leadership and opportunities for ongoing leadership training and growth
- A focus on work-life balance and staff happiness as central to school culture.
Embark on a fulfilling leadership journey with Crownfield Infant and Nursery School — where your passion shapes futures. Apply online today!
Closing date: Friday 1st May 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 12th May 2026
Crownfield Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to support this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to both a full employment history and child protection check and will also be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (criminal record) check. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are an equal opportunities employer.
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.
It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.
Equal OpportunitiesHavering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
How to apply
To apply, please visit https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com and submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Online' link below.