Deputy Head

Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School; Bradford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School invites applications for a Deputy Headteacher. The role combines outstanding operational leadership with direct classroom teaching two days per week, modelling high-quality practice across the school.

Working closely with the Headteacher, you will steer day-to-day systems, policy, and staff development while driving a child-centered vision and close partnership with families and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term strategy with the Headteacher to shape the school's future direction.
• Translate vision into measurable targets within the School Improvement Plan.
• Present strategic plans to the Governing Body for approval and review.
• Unify staff behind the school's mission and values as a visible collaborative leader.
• Enhance parental engagement by working with external agencies.
• Lead events and partnerships with LA Hub and cluster schools.
• Act as Professional for Educational Support Assessments.

Job description

Core Purpose of the Role

The Deputy Headteacher will provide outstanding operationalleadership, working in close partnership with the Headteacher to secure thecontinuous improvement of the school. By managing day-to-day school systems,policies, and momentum, the Deputy Headteacher will enable the Headteacher tofocus effectively on long-term strategic direction. The successful candidatewill balance senior leadership with a two-day weekly teaching commitment, modellingclassroom excellence and driving a shared, child-centred vision across theschool.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership, Partnership & Strategic Alignment

• Co-pilotlong-term strategy alongside the Headteacher to shape the futuredirection of the school.
• Translateoverarching vision into measurable, actionable targets within theSchool Improvement Plan.
• Presentstrategic plans jointly to the Governing Body for approval,constructive scrutiny, and review.
• Actas a visible, collaborative leader who unifies staff behind theschool's core mission and values.
• Energeticand enthusiastic leader possessing the strength of character tomaintain a rigorous focus on school improvement.
• ImproveParental Engagement. Work with numerousoutside agencies to benefit our families.
• Driveand champion the school’s broader community presence by leadinghigh-profile events (e.g. May Fayre, concerts) and fostering strategicpartnerships with LA Hub and cluster schools.
• LeadProfessional for Educational Support Assessments.

2. Operational Management & Policy Control

• Leaddaily school operations, ensuring efficient, calm, and safe day-to-dayrunning of the school site.
• Create,review, and implement robust, child-centred whole-school policies thatmeet statutory requirements.
• Absorboperational pressures proactively, giving the Headteacher thenecessary space for strategic oversight.
• Maintainhigh standards of pupil behaviour and well-being through consistentoperational leadership.
• Effectivelydealing with difficult conversations, when necessary, with allstakeholders.

3. Curriculum, Performance & Student Outcomes

• Analyseprimary performance metrics and pupil data to pivot teachingstrategies and elevate outcomes.
• OverseeEarly Years and primary curriculum policies, ensuring they align withand support the broader school vision.
• Evaluatethe quality of teaching and learning across the school, providingfeedback and mentoring to staff.
• Workon developing best practice pedagogy across the school, from Nurseryto Year 6.

4. Teaching Commitment & Modelling Excellence

• Fulfila two-day weekly teaching commitment, maintaining an outstandingstandard of primary practice.
• Modelexemplary classroom teaching, formative assessment, and behaviourmanagement for colleagues.
• Staydeeply connected to pupil progress and classroom realities throughdirect teaching experience.
• Activelycontribute to the wider life of the school through events, concerts,and collaborative initiatives with our LA Hub and cluster schools.