Deputy Head (0.8 FTE)
Leominster Primary School, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8JU18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
26 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
6 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday to Thursday, full days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L12-L16
What skills and experience we're looking for
Leominster Primary School is entering an exciting new chapter with the appointment of a new Headteacher from September 2026. We are now seeking a dynamic, committed and inspirational Deputy Headteacher to join our leadership team and help shape the future of our school.
Our motto is simple yet powerful: “Learn, Progress, Succeed.” This ethos underpins everything we do from our curriculum to our relationships, and we are looking for a leader who shares this vision and can help bring it to life across our school community.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a track record of excellent classroom practice and school improvement
- Can lead and manage change with vision and empathy
- Is committed to the development of the whole child and is committed to driving inclusion in the school
- Has strong interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships across the whole school community
- Will work close in partnership with the New Headteacher to drive forward our strategic priorities and school priorities and school improvement plans
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
- A welcoming and inclusive school community
- Talented and committed staff
- Enthusiastic children who love learning
- A supportive Governing Body and dedicated staff team
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
- The chance to be part of a new leadership era at Leominster Primary School
Further information about the job
Observations in setting will take place during w/c 26th January or w/c 2nd February 2026.
Interviews will take place w/c 9th February 2026
Application forms can be returned toadmin@lps.hereford.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school 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.
The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications; medical fitness; identity and right to work.
All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Leominster Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 597 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Leominster Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@lps.hereford.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01568 616919
Leominster Primary School is a three-form entry primary school with two nursery classes in the market town of Leominster in Herefordshire. We have 570 pupils on roll with a staffing complement of approximately 100. The school has two headteachers, who share responsibility for the school.
There are two specially resourced provision units on site. This provision is designated for a small number of pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs and pupils with autism
The school also provides before and after-school care on site.
Leominster Primary School has grown significantly in recent years and enjoys a very positive reputation in our area. OFSTED’s latest report affirms that ours is already a good and happy school with many impressive features. Our buildings and facilities are spacious and modern. Our children are a joy.
Arranging a visit to Leominster Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@lps.hereford.sch.uk.
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