66 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2026

  • Closing date

    22 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    17 July 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Deputy headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Leadership Scale L6-10

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Beech Green Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspiring and committed Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated and forward-thinking team.

About You

We are looking for a passionate and experienced leader who is committed to securing the best possible outcomes for all pupils. You will demonstrate a proven track record of strategic leadership, curriculum development, and driving school improvement. Your ability to inspire, support and challenge others will be key to your success in this role.

The Role

As Deputy Headteacher, you will work closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team to shape the strategic direction of the school. You will play a pivotal role in leading teaching and learning, monitoring the quality of education, and supporting staff development. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our children and the future of our school.

What the school offers its staff

About Our School

At Beech Green, we believe every child deserves an excellent education. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and our commitment to nurturing the whole child. Our staff are passionate about improving outcomes, broadening opportunities, and raising aspirations for all pupils.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
https://www.beechgreenprimary.co.uk/vacancies

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

letter to applicants - DHT.pdf - 185 KB (opens in new tab)
Updated_DHT_Job_Description.pdf - 132 KB (opens in new tab)

About Beech Green Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
351 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Beech Green Primary School website
Email address
head@beechgreen.gloucs.sch.uk
Phone number
01452 722363
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beech-green-primary-school

Beech Green Primary School is situated in the heart of Quedgeley, on the outskirts of Gloucester. We are a popular two form entry primary school with a purpose built Nursery school on site, run by a separate management committee.

Beech Green has developed a very strong reputation in the local community for our high levels of care and support for all our pupils and their families.

I am extremely proud to lead a team that is committed to children’s well-being, achieving high standards and providing the very best opportunities for every child in our care. Staff, supported by governors, work hard to deliver a rich and challenging curriculum; to prepare children for future education and to help them acquire the skills and enthusiasm needed to embrace the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life.

Arranging a visit to Beech Green Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@beechgreen.gloucs.sch.uk.

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