Deputy Headteacher

Suffolk County Council; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodhall Primary School in Sudbury invites applications for a Deputy Headteacher. The post includes DSL and KS2 Lead responsibilities, with leadership across the school as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

The role involves driving improvements while also teaching KS2 for three days a week. The successful candidate will join a committed, inclusive team and engage in safeguarding, school development, and strategic leadership within Unity Schools Partnership.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior school leadership and governance.
• Designated safeguarding lead responsibilities.
• Willingness to contribute to KS2 teaching (3 days a week).
• Commitment to inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the school as part of SLT.
• Drive forward school improvement and provision enhancements.
• Hold the roles of DSL and KS2 Lead.
• Teach KS2 for three days each week.

Skills

Leadership

DSL

KS2 Lead

SLT

Job description

Job Description

• Woodhall Primary School
• Address: Mayflower Way, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 1ST
• Salary: £60,619 - £66,955 per annum, Leadership Group Spine Point L6 - L10, Teachers Pay Scales (England)
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent, required from January 2027
• Reference: 5541

At Woodhall Primary School we believe there are 'no limits' on what pupils can achieve.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional individual to fulfil the role of Deputy Headteacher of School.

This post includes the role of DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) and KS2 (Key Stage 2) Lead.

As a member of SLT (Senior Leadership Team), you will, as the successful candidate, provide leadership to the school and help to drive forward further enhancements in provision.

You will join a committed and hardworking team who are highly inclusive.

The role will include a commitment to teaching in KS2 3 days a week. This is an excellent opportunity for a current leader with further leadership aspirations and ambitions.

To find out more

Please read theJob Description (pdf)andCandidate Information Pack (pdf).

We welcome visits to the school.

For further information please contact Lisa Tweed, Executive Headteacher, by [e-mail]

Closing date: 9.00 am, 12 October 2026.

Please note:

We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our career's website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part-time or as a job-share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.