Deputy Head Teacher

Cuckney CofE Primary School, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9NB

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  19 March 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 March 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 1-5

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in a picturesque setting? Do you have the ability to inspire and motivate, the passion to lead others and a positive mindset?

Then please, read on . . .

We are looking for an exceptional deputy head teacher who will actively lead in the next stage of school development, to enhance our already unique, distinctively Christian school. The position is a full-time teaching post with responsibility for SEND leadership.

We are looking for a deputy headteacher who:

• Is committed to making a difference
• Is passionate about children’s learning and can teach to a high standard.
• Has a flexible approach to working throughout school.
• Has an ability to foster strong, positive relationships with parent/carers and other professionals.
• Is highly motivated, aspirational and aims for the very best for every child in our school.
• Understands how to nurture and support all children.
• Has a genuine desire to become part of a committed team.
• Is committed to our Christian Values and help us to embed them
• Approaches teaching with enthusiasm, a sense of fun and an incredibly positive attitude.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic team member who will be joining a dynamic team. We require a hard-working, sensitive, engaging and vibrant professional to work with our fantastic children.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you:

• Children who are keen to learn and who are a delight to work with.
• A happy, dedicated and supportive staff team which is committed to the professional development of all colleagues.
• A unique learning environment in a beautiful rural setting.
• Excellent support from the Governing Body.
• The opportunity to work within a supportive, nurturing and friendly team that is proud of all our achievements.
• Well being package

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school for further details on 01623 842223 or via email at office@cuckney.notts.sch.uk

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@cuckney.notts.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

Deputy PERSON SPECIFICATION.docx - 20.6 KB (opens in new tab)

School info letter to candidates.docx - 73 KB (opens in new tab)

About Cuckney CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 127 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cuckney CofE Primary School website
• Email address: office@cuckney.notts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01623842223
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cuckney-cofe-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Cuckney CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@cuckney.notts.sch.uk.

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