Deputy Headteacher

St Peter's CofE Primary School; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peter’s CofE Primary School in Plymouth invites applications for a Deputy Headteacher to join our leadership team. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with strong school leadership experience and a commitment to our Christian ethos.

We seek a leader who can drive whole‑school improvement, build strong relationships with pupils, families and the wider community, and work collaboratively within St Christopher’s Trust.

Job description

Deputy Headteacher

Job term: Permanent

Required from: Easter 2027

Appointment type: Full time

Salary: L1 - L5

Closing date: 30th November at 09:00

Interviews: 9th December 2026

St Peter’s C of E Primary School, Rendle Street, Plymouth

Are you an excellent teacher and an ambitious school leader who wants to make a real difference to children, families and the wider community?

St Peter’s C of E Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and inspiring Deputy Headteacher to join our leadership team.

Following the successful appointment of our current Deputy Headteacher as the school’s new Headteacher, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape the next chapter for St Peter’s. We are looking for a leader who combines high expectations with warmth, ambition with compassion, and strategic thinking with a willingness to get stuck into the everyday life of the school.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner and a visible, approachable leader who understands that great schools are built on strong relationships. You will want to know our children and families well, work closely with staff and build positive partnerships across the whole school and wider community. As a Church of England school, our Christian foundation underpins our commitment to being a caring, welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is valued and everyone has the opportunity to flourish. Our new Deputy Headteacher will embrace this ethos and help ensure it is evident in the everyday life of the school.

As part of St Christopher’s Trust, you will also be part of a wider family of schools, sharing expertise, learning from others and working collaboratively to improve opportunities and outcomes for children across the Trust.

We are looking for someone who:

• is an excellent teacher with a strong understanding of teaching, learning and curriculum;
• has successful leadership experience and is ready to take on significant whole-school responsibility;
• is ambitious for every child, particularly those who may face barriers to learning;
• can lead improvement with clarity, determination and sensitivity;
• is a visible, approachable and caring leader who builds strong relationships with pupils, staff, families and the wider community;
• will actively support and develop the school’s Christian character and its welcoming and inclusive ethos;
• values collaboration and will contribute to, and learn from, colleagues across St Christopher’s Trust.

In return, we can offer:

• the opportunity to work alongside a newly appointed Headteacher and help shape the future of St Peter’s;
• a warm and welcoming school community with children and staff who deserve the very best;
• the opportunity to build strong relationships with families and the community St Peter’s serves;
• the support, expertise and professional opportunities that come from being part of St Christopher’s Trust;
• high-quality professional development and opportunities for further leadership growth.

We are looking for someone who wants to lead, who cares deeply about children and communities, and who is excited by the opportunity to work alongside our new Headteacher to help St Peter’s continue to grow and flourish.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time [e-mail] or 01752 667724.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

Our commitment to EDI

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.