Deputy Headteacher

Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Staff wellbeing support

Professional development

Job summary

Milton-on-Stour CofE Primary School seeks an outstanding Deputy Headteacher to join our ambitious leadership team. Working with the Headteacher, you will shape the school's strategic direction and drive continued improvement in education, safeguarding and community engagement.

You will lead teaching and learning, curriculum design, staff development and pupil wellbeing, ensuring high-quality education within a nurturing environment and strong partnerships with families and governors.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing excellent outcomes for pupils.
• Outstanding classroom practice and a passion for high-quality teaching and learning.
• Vision, drive and leadership to support whole-school improvement.
• Committed to continuous professional development for themselves and others.
• Builds positive relationships and works collaboratively with colleagues, families and external partners.
• Upholds and promotes the Christian vision and values of the school.
• Places safeguarding and the welfare of children at the heart of everything they do.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support developments across teaching and learning and curriculum design.
• Drive staff development and pupil achievement and wellbeing.
• Oversee safeguarding, resource management and engagement with parents and governors.

Skills

Leadership

Outstanding teaching

Strategic planning

Staff development

Collaboration

Safeguarding

Christian values

Job description

Deputy Headteacher Milton-on Stour CofE Primary School

Salary: Leadership Scale 1-4, £51,772 - £55,746 per annum (FTE), DOE (subject to the 2026/27 Teachers' Pay Award).
Contract: Permanent Contract, 0.6 FTE

Closing date: 12.00pm, Monday 19th October 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026
Start Date: January 2027

Job summary;

Milton-on-Stour CofE Primary School is seeking to appoint an outstanding Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated and ambitious leadership team.

Working in close partnership with the Headteacher, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the school and driving continued improvement. They will support the development and implementation of the school's vision, values and priorities, ensuring that every child receives the highest quality education within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational teacher and leader to make a significant contribution to all aspects of school life. The Deputy Headteacher will lead and support developments across teaching and learning, curriculum design, staff development, pupil achievement and wellbeing, safeguarding, resource management, and engagement with parents, governors and the wider community.

We are looking for a highly motivated and reflective leader who:

• Has a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes for pupils.
• Demonstrates outstanding classroom practice and a passion for high-quality teaching and learning.
• Has the vision, drive and leadership skills to support whole-school improvement.
• Is committed to continuous professional development for themselves and others.
• Builds positive relationships and works collaboratively with colleagues, families and external partners.
• Upholds and promotes the Christian vision and values of the school.
• Places safeguarding and the welfare of children at the heart of everything they do.

Whether you are an established leader or an experienced teacher looking to take the next step in your career, this role offers an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our thriving school.

Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

Our School

Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School is situated in a beautiful village just outside the town of Gillingham in North Dorset. Our school is made up of 4 mixed year group classes. We are located next to the Church of St Simon and St Jude and we have strong links with our church and community. We became part of Pickwick Academy Trust in February 2024.

Our school curriculum is based on the core values of Love, Hope and Joy and has been written to promote ambitious reading and oracy, to develop character skills and to embrace diversity. We use key texts as the drivers for our curriculum and create many opportunities for experiential learning and project outcomes.

We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Contact details

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Rebecca Clifton Headteacher, on [e-mail]

We would love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust?

You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including;

• Excellent pension scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing support & counselling
• Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
• Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
• Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
• Free annual flu jab
• Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
• Emergency salary advance scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing career and professional development

Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.

As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, please contact [e-mail]

What we Value in Our Team

At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to “be a certain type of person” to succeed here, what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.

You can join also our Talent Pool for each school by visiting the Pickwick Academy Trust Careers Page

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External applicants

External applicants should nominate their line manager; if they have previously worked in a school, this reference must come from the Headteacher.

• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in a different Pickwick School must nominate the Headteacher from the Pickwick Academy Trust school they are currently working in.
• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in their current school must nominate a senior leader who is not the Headteacher (e.g., Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or the Director of Education for the school)
• Internal applicants to central team roles must nominate a senior leader either from the central team or from the Trust school that they are currently working in.