Job Description

Deputy Headteacher

Place of work:

St. Edward's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Job term:

Permanent

Required from:

January 2026

Appointment type

: Full time

Salary:

L1 - L3

Closing date

: 24th June 2025

Interviews:

10th July 2025

Are you a passionate leader ready to make a real difference in the lives of children, staff and parents?

Do you believe in nurturing the potential of every child through high expectations and a culture where everyone feels they belong?

Are you excited by the opportunity to inspire others, grow leadership across the school, and deepen relationships with families and the wider community?

St Edward's CofE Primary School and Nursery are looking to appoint a creative and ambitious teacher with leadership experience as Deputy Headteacher for their school. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work alongside the Headteacher to make a difference to the provision and development of the school.

If you are motivated about curriculum development, raising standards and building a broad and inspiring learning experience for young minds, we want to hear from you.

We offer:

An experienced, dedicated and effective staff team who are passionate about supporting each and every child to flourish.

A warm, family-centred ethos where staff, parents and the local community come together to support every child's journey.

Children who are happy, articulate and motivated to learn.

An exciting role within our growing organisation with excellent support and opportunities for future career development across our family of 21 St Christopher's Trust schools.

The successful candidate will:

Have a desire to work in partnership with the Headteacher and leadership team.

Have leadership skills that will enable staff to flourish and pupils to reach their potential.

Be dedicated to safeguarding and nurturing all children, raising standards and removing barriers to learning.

Have a strong educational philosophy and clear pedagogical knowledge that underpin leadership and drive aspirations for children.

Be willing to support and further develop the Church of England ethos of the school, our vision and values.

Fully committed to an inclusive school family

Have high expectation of themselves and others, with a positive and proactive nature.

Be an excellent communicator and be able to inspire all they encounter to strive to be the best they can be.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the School Office to arrange. Tel: 01752 705130

Please visit the below link for information on how to apply:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies

If you have any queries when applying for this role, please contact The People Team (HR) via people@stcmat.org

Applications need to be completed by

9:00am on Tuesday 24th June

Interviews will be held on

Thursday 10th July 2025.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

Our commitment to EDI

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 49,781.00-52,301.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/06/2025
Reference ID: Deputy Headteacher
Expected start date: 01/01/2026