Deputy Head Teacher

Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 8FQ

43 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £60,145 - £66,368 (L7 - L11)

Deputy Head Teacher job summary

Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School is seeking to appoint a forward-thinking and innovative Deputy Head Teacher who can provide a positive contribution to school improvement.  We are a diverse and friendly two form entry school, with a Nursery. The school serves the town of Arnold, which is 5 miles north of Nottingham.  The school occupies a large attractive site with extensive grounds and facilities. 

The successful applicant will teach part time to model good practice and lead from the front and will be given senior leadership release time on a weekly basis. 

We are looking for an excellent practitioner with drive and enthusiasm, who has the knowledge, experience and skills to lead on teaching and learning and curriculum.  

The deputy head teacher will work closely with the head teacher and be supported in this role by Equals Trust who will provide collaborative working and a highly skilled, supportive and experienced team of senior leaders including other local schools.

 

You will:

•      Be committed to achieving the highest standards and have a strongly held belief that all children can achieve

•      Be highly skilled in teaching and learning and have the confidence to lead and model this across key stages

•      Be able to support and coach colleagues building a culture of professional trust and positivity across our dedicated team of teachers and support staff

•      Have excellent communication skills and be able to inspire staff and pupils 

•      Be proactive and solution-focused 

•      Be reflective about your own practice and keen to contribute to your own learning and professional development 

 

In return we can offer you:

•      Children who are rewarding to teach and who thrive on success, nurture and positive relationships 

•      A dedicated and highly motivated staff who have strong relationships with pupils, parents and the local community

•      Professional development, collaboration and support through being a partner in Equals Trust.

•      A friendly working environment

•      Employee Assistance Programme

 

Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School is committed to providing a safe environment and to promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applications and offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory relevant safer recruitment and DBS checks in line with our safeguarding policy. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and proof of this will be required. Online searches will be conducted on short-listed candidates. 

Visits are most welcome and can be arranged with the school office. Please email admin@rbps.org.uk or call 0115 956 0995. The new Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Betts will be more than happy to meet you. 

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.

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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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 449 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/richard-bonington-primary-and-nursery-school-nottingham

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