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JAMES WOLFE PRIMARY SCHOOL WITH CENTRE FOR DEAF CHILDREN
Randall Place Campus (Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3):Randall Place, Greenwich SE10 9LA
Royal Hill Campus (Year 4, Year 5, Year 6): Royal Hill, Greenwich SE10 8RZ
We are a dynamic, creative, highly-motivated and passionate team based in the heart of historic Maritime Greenwich. We serve a close-knit community that is truly diverse and provide a rich, inspiring curriculum that is fully inclusive. Our specialist provision for deaf children is wholly integrated and all members of our community learn British Sign Language. Our school is a four-form entry based across two campuses.
We are looking to recruit:
Current Vacancies
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Deputy Headteacher
Full Time
Deputy Headteacher
Role: Deputy Headteacher
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Greenwich, London (Dual Campus: Randall Place & Royal Hill)
Salary: L13 - L17
Start Date: January 2027
About the Role:
Who We Are Looking For
You are an experienced senior leader with a proven track record in raising standards and leading inclusive practices. You do not need to know BSL to apply, but you must share our passion for deaf education and demonstrate a firm commitment to learning BSL.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusive Recruitment
James Wolfe is a proud, highly diverse community school, and we want our staff team to reflect the rich diversity of the pupils and families we serve. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, identities, and abilities. Whether you bring experience from multi-site settings, specialist provisions, or mainstream primary education, if you share our values and vision for total inclusion, we want to hear from you.
You will bring:
Proven management and leadership experience in a primary setting.
Extensive experience in leading inclusion, SEND, and vulnerable pupil cohorts.
Strong operational skills to manage day-to-day school life
A proactive, reflective commitment to driving anti-discriminatory practice—continuously reflecting on your own practice, challenging bias, and ensuring our curriculum meaningfully reflects and celebrates the diverse world our children live in.
High expectations for all learners, with the drive to close achievement gaps.
Outstanding communication skills to engage our diverse families across two campuses.
Key Dates:
Closing Date for Applications: Friday 2nd October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Interview Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026
How to Apply
If you have the skills, passion, and dedication to support our children, we would love to hear from you.
Please email sbm@jameswolfe.greenwich.sch.uk to request a paper copy of the application pack by Wednesday 30th September 2026. Online applications can be made via the DfE website here: https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/deputy-headteacher-james-wolfe-primary-school-and-centre-for-the-deaf
James Wolfe Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
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Privacy Notice for Job Applicants - Feb 2023
TEACHER OF THE DEAF
Mainscale plus SEN point (£4,479)
Start date: September 2026
We are looking for an experienced teacher of deaf children to join our team. We offer excellent training and development opportunities, supportive leaders and above all, amazing children!
Our Centre for Deaf children is a designated specialist provision within our school. Our centre uses a total communication approach that fully utilises sign (BSL) and speech across the whole curriculum. Any candidate would be required to have BSL Level 3 or equivalent.
We actively encourage visits from prospective candidates. To arrange a visit please contact our Business Leader, Zoë Lucken at sbm@jameswolfe.greenwich.sch.uk.
Interviews: TBC
James Wolfe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children attending the school. As part of the school's safer recruitment process, candidates shortlisted for vacancies within the school will be subject to online checks being carried out in accordance with the DfE's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
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