Overview

Deputy Head Teacher – Victoria Drive Primary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) – SW19 6HR

Salary: £71,327 – 77,691 per annum (L8 to L12)

Job Introduction

Permanent contract

Start: September 2026

 

Victoria Drive is a warm, welcoming and inclusive Pupil Referral Unit that prides itself on the highly effective working partnership with Wandsworth Primary schools. It provides expert teaching and support to pupils who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMHD). The core objective of the work is to sustain very low levels of exclusion by promoting the inclusion of pupils and strengthening schools’ capacity to respond to pupils’ needs. 

Victoria Drive requires a Deputy Head Teacher with Leadership and SEND experience who has an expert knowledge of strategies for effective behaviour management, a deep understanding of developing a bespoke curriculum to meet the needs of children and who is skilled in the use of assessment and attainment data. The post holder will work in close partnership with the Head teacher and PRU team, to take forward this well- established ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted 1997, 2010, 2013,2017, 2023) provision through exemplary teaching and leadership skills.

 

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. 

 

Alternatively, for an application pack and further information please contact Sarah Parmenter, School Business Manager: 020 8780 2360, sparmenter@victoriapru.wandsworth.sch.uk 

Completed application should be returned to the school by email sparmenter@victoriapru.wandsworth.sch.uk 

 

Closing Date: 19 January 2026 (at noon)

Interview: 28 January 2026

 

Victoria Drive PRU is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

 

This post is subject to a DBS check. 

 

CVs are not accepted

 

Wandsworth Borough Council

Victoria Drive Primary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
 78 Victoria Drive

Southfields, London

SW19 6HR

Tel: 020 8780 2360

Fax: 020 8789 9453

Email: sparmenter@victoriapru.wandsworth.sch.uk

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