Deputy Head

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in England is seeking a Deputy Head Teacher to inspire students and support staff. The ideal candidate will lead a class, work with families and the community, and model outstanding teaching practices. Responsibilities include partnership with senior leaders and maintaining a commitment to safeguarding children. This role promises career development, strong leadership, and aligns with high educational standards.

Benefits

High quality professional development

Mentoring from senior leaders

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Passion for making a difference in children’s education.
• Ability to model outstanding teaching and learning.
• Motivated to lead a friendly and supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a class with 2 days of responsibility.
• Work closely with families and the community.
• Support the Head Teacher in delivering quality education.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Understanding of best practices

Strategically minded

Innovative thinking

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an ambitious and inspirational person with a passion for making a difference, enabling staff and children to succeed to take on the role of Deputy Head Teacher at Manor Infant and Nursery School. We are looking for someone to start this appointment in April 2026.

The role involves a 2 day a week class-based responsibility.

We are a 2-form entry inner-city Infant and Nursery School. We pride ourselves on the fact that we place children at the centre of everything that we do. We endeavour to ensure every child demonstrates the characteristics of effective learning and feels safe, secure, supported, happy, and challenged. We work to ensure that all children are empowered to be the best they can be and are provided with opportunities to do so through the school values and relational practice.

We are looking for a Deputy Head who is innovative, strategically minded and a highly motivated leader to work with us to lead our friendly, forward-thinking and supportive team. They will be expected to work in close partnership with families, governors and the local community for the enhancement of the school.

What the school offers its staff

We believe our school offers the right candidate fantastic career development opportunities. The role requires someone who has an excellent understanding of best practice and is able to model outstanding teaching and learning. They will also require leadership abilities and ambition, coupled with strong management and communication skills to support the Head Teacher as we continually strive to deliver the best educational provision for our children.

We can offer you:

• engaging children who love coming to school and have a love of learning


• a committed and friendly staff


• high quality, ongoing professional development


• mentoring from both senior leaders and external consultants


• opportunities to explore your own professional interests

a strong leadership team who are driving the school forward with a clear vision and high expectations

Further details about the role

We would encourage you to come and visit our school and see it in action. Please contact the School Office to make an appointment (02392 820548).

For a full application pack and application form please contact Mrs Lorraine Reynolds-Collins ([e-mail])

We look forward to receiving your application

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.