Deputy Head teacher
Borrow Wood Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7QW28 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 March 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
- Full time: Monday - Friday, 32.5hrs
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership 8-12
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you ready to make a meaningful difference at the heart of a thriving primary school?
Borrow Wood Primary School is seeking an inspirational, committed and forward-thinking Deputy Head Teacher to join our leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a leader who is passionate about children’s learning, wellbeing and development, and who is ready to help shape the next chapter of our school’s journey.
About the Role
Working closely with the Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in:
- Leading teaching and learning across the school, with a strong understanding of EYFS and/or KS1 pedagogy
- Championing high expectations for all pupils, ensuring every child is supported to succeed
- Embedding and promoting the Borrow Wood BEST behaviours in everything we do, creating a calm, respectful and positive learning environment
- Supporting staff development through coaching, mentoring and collaborative practice
- Contributing strategically to school improvement, while remaining highly visible and approachable
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner with strong knowledge of EYFS and/or Key Stage 1
- Has proven whole school leadership experience at a senior or middle leader level, and the ability to inspire others
- Is passionate about inclusive practice, nurture and high-quality teaching
- Lives and breathes our BEST behaviours, modelling them consistently for pupils and staff
- Has warmth, integrity and a genuine love of primary education
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Borrow Wood?
- A welcoming, supportive school community with happy, enthusiastic children
- A dedicated and collaborative staff team
- A strong commitment to professional development and leadership growth
- The opportunity to make a real and lasting impact: we have high aspirations for the future of Borrow Wood
Come and See Us
We warmly encourage visits to the school. There is no substitute for seeing Borrow Wood in action and meeting our wonderful children and staff. If you would like an informal chat or a tour with the Headteacher, please contact the school office to arrange a visit. We would love to meet you!
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Borrow Wood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post is regulated activity, successful appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and relevant recruitment checks that comply with guidance in the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education. We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services. Borrow Wood Primary School is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust
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)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Borrow Wood Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 292 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Borrow Wood Primary School website
- Email address
- n.bartlett@borrowwood.odysseyct.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01332 662826
Borrow Wood Primary School is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust (OCT). OCT is a local Derby City trust currently consisting of 7 schools. The trust was formed in March 2019 by the head teachers of the 6 founding schools, who share a strong ethical vision based on retaining the identity and ethos of each individual school, whilst working together to promote and maximize opportunities to provide the best possible education for all children across the Trust.
Arranging a visit to Borrow Wood Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email n.bartlett@borrowwood.odysseyct.org.uk.
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