Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
Deputy Headteacher
Salary: L8-L12 (£59,167 - £65,286)
Deputy Headteacher required for September 2025. Due to the promotion of our current Deputy Headteacher, the Governors at Hill Top C of E Primary School and Nursery are seeking a Deputy Headteacher to drive and sustain school improvement.
Vacancy Information
We are looking for an outstanding leader with a proven track record of leading teaching and learning. The role of Deputy Headteacher is central to the school team, working with the Headteacher to accomplish the very best outcomes for our children.
Hill Top is a welcoming Church of England Primary School where the appreciation of others is encouraged and attitudes of tolerance, care, concern and self-respect are developed in a happy, safe and secure environment.
We need from you
a strong commitment to achieving success through partnership and team work
drive, ambition and high expectations
strong and creative leadership and management
a commitment to learning and continuous improvement
a passion for developing innovative approaches to the curriculum
the desire and passion to initiate, lead and manage quick and effective strategies to support the development of the school and have impact on children’s outcomes
an outstanding and dynamic leader, who is motivated and excited by change, and has the desire to further develop our school;
a person with highly effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to lead by example in all aspects of school life
We can offer you
a school and community ready for change
a dedicated staff team committed to our school and our children
high levels of school and Governor support
a welcoming, friendly and vibrant school
a focus on well-being
The successful post holder will report to the Headteacher who will provide guidance and support.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by prior arrangement. Please contact the school office on 01274 678386 to arrange an appointment. The visit will give you an opportunity to ask questions about the role and the school to assess if this is somewhere you would like to work.
Please apply via the Application Form on the school website
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 12th May 2025
Interviews: w/c 19th May 2025
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
All posts are subject to enhanced DBS check.
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.
Please note CVs are not accepted for this post.