Full Time Permanent Deputy Head Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable school in Nottingham is seeking a committed Deputy Head Teacher to start on January 1, 2026. The ideal candidate will be passionate about developing children's potential and fostering an inclusive environment. Responsibilities include inspiring staff and students and leading efforts to maintain high educational standards. The school offers a supportive community and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Continuous professional development

Engaged and motivated students

Qualifications

• Experience in a teaching leadership role.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop the potential of every child.
• Lead by example in teaching practices.
• Support staff in their professional development.

Skills

Commitment to child development

Ability to inspire and motivate

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent classroom practitioner

Job description

Overview

The Governors are seeking to appoint an excellent and inspirational permanent Deputy Head Teacher from 1st January 2026 for this successful, inclusive and outward looking junior school. The successful candidate will play a key part in our continuing improvement journey and help us achieve excellence in all areas of our work.

As our new Deputy Head Teacher, you will:

• be absolutely committed to developing the potential of every child
• be able to build on our current practice and work with colleagues to maintain our high standards and drive further improvement
• be caring, approachable and resilient
• be able to motivate and inspire both staff and pupils
• have the ability to develop strong working relationships with staff, pupils, parents, governors, and other stakeholders.
• be an excellent classroom practitioner; being able to lead by example to further improve our teaching and learning practices
• be willing to go the extra mile for our pupils and staff

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!

For further details about this role, including the job description and person specification, please read the documents attached.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• an inclusive, caring ethos and supportive working environment, where teamwork and empathy are really important to us.
• enthusiastic, happy and well-motivated children.
• a dedicated and knowledgeable staff team who are keen to continue the development of theirpractice towards achieving excellence
• a forward looking and vibrant school which engages with the whole school community
• a commitment to your continued professional leadership development
• support and guidance from an experienced head teacher, governors and other schools across our network

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.