Deputy Headteacher

Aloeric Primary School; Melksham; Sur place; GBP 57 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working

Employee wellbeing support

Central team support

HR policy involvement

Free eye tests

Free annual flu jab

Retail discounts

Emergency salary advance

Cycle to Work

Career development

Résumé du poste

Aloeric Primary School in Wiltshire is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to join our leadership team. Working closely with the Headteacher, you will help shape and deliver the school's vision, aims and strategic priorities, and provide inspirational leadership across curriculum, teaching and learning, staff development and pupil support.

This permanent, full-time post offers a competitive salary (L5 to L8, £57,137–£61,533 DOE) and the opportunity to lead with impact within a warm, supportive

Responsabilités

• Lead and contribute to the school’s vision and strategic priorities.
• Provide inspirational leadership across curriculum, teaching and learning, staff development and pupil support.
• Contribute to safeguarding and effective resource management.

Description du poste

Deputy Headteacher
Aloeric Primary School

Salary: L5 £57,137 to L8 £ 61,533 (DOE) Pending confirmation of the 2026/2027 pay award

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

We’re happy to talk flexible working options in regards to all our roles

Closing date: 12noon on Friday, 16th October 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday, 20th October 2026

Anticipated Start Date: 1st January 2027

Job summary:

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking and committed individual to join our Leadership Team as Deputy Headteacher. Working closely with the Headteacher, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the school’s vision, aims and strategic priorities. You will provide inspirational leadership across curriculum, teaching and learning, staff development and pupil support. You will contribute to effective resource management, safeguarding and the wider development of the school. Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community will be central to the role. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about education, committed to high standards and able to inspire others to achieve their best. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant contribution to the continued success and development of Aloeric Primary School.

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

Our School

We are a warm and nurturing team at Aloeric, where strong, supportive relationships flourish between staff and pupils, and between the school and our local community. Our commitment is to place the children at the heart of everything we do, fostering the growth of every aspect of each child as they journey through our school. The welcoming atmosphere at Aloeric is truly special, and we feel incredibly fortunate to work with such wonderful children who inspire us daily to do more and become more. They motivate us to live by our school motto: ‘make a difference every day.’

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 Mrs Lindsay Fry, Executive Head at [e-mail] would love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

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.

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.