Deputy Headteacher

Job details

Job role: - Deputy headteacher

Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

Pay scale: £64,691PA – L10 (scale progression)

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the opportunity to join [Employer hidden]

We’re Looking for an Experienced and Committed Deputy Headteacher

[Employer hidden] is looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Deputy Headteacher to join our friendly and forward-thinking team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a school that celebrates its diverse community and puts children at the heart of everything we do.

This role is an exciting opportunity for a leader who is reflective, collaborative and determined to make a meaningful difference. You will be joining a supportive senior leadership team where your ideas, expertise and vision will be valued and encouraged.

Why Join Claremont?

Claremont is a vibrant, inclusive school serving the diverse communities of Carrington and Forest Fields. Our pupils bring energy, enthusiasm, and a love of learning — and we’re proud of the strong relationships we’ve built with our families and wider community.

We were last inspected by Ofsted in December 2022 and judged Good, with particular strengths noted in our learning environment and pastoral care.

What We’re Looking For:

• A proven track record of improving behaviour and culture across a school.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and experience acting as DSL/Deputy DSL.
• The ability to analyse data and respond strategically.
• High expectations for pupils and unwavering commitment to inclusion.
• Excellent communication, relational and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to lead with clarity, empathy and professional integrity.
• Experience of coaching and developing staff.
• The capacity to maintain calm, organised systems in a busy environment

What the school offers its staff

What You’ll Find Here:

• A committed, values-driven senior leadership team.
• A community that deserves strong and compassionate leadership.
• A supportive governing body and strong LA partnership.
• The chance to make a significant difference in vibrant, diverse and ambitious school.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Visits to the school:

We strongly encourage visits so applicants can experience our school community first hand. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

If you are interested in this role and feel you meet the skills and requirements outlined in the job description and the person specification that is located in the additional documents section of this post, please email your application and all the supporting information (cover letter) to [contact hidden] by the closing date.

Please note we do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

childcare disqualification

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

medical

online and social media

prohibition from teaching

right to work

satisfactory references

suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Application Form - Claremont.docx - 387 KB (opens in new tab)

Deputy Head Job Pack September 2026.pdf - 294 KB (opens in new tab)

About [Employer hidden]

School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11

Education phase: Primary school

School size: 413 pupils enrolled

Age range: 3 to 11

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