33 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    18 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

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L10 - L15

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Deputy Headteacher to join our leadership team and support the continued development of our vibrant and successful school.

We are looking for a leader who:

  • Has successful leadership experience and the ability to inspire and motivate others.
  • Demonstrates high expectations for pupils’ achievement and behaviour.
  • Builds positive relationships across the school community.
  • Is committed to high-quality teaching and learning and improving outcomes for all pupils.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, a collaborative and supportive colleague, and a passionate advocate for ensuring every child achieves their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious leader to join a supportive school community and contribute to the continued success of the school.


What the school offers its staff

Our school is a welcoming and supportive place to work, with a strong focus on wellbeing for both pupils and staff. Children are at the heart of everything we do and we are proud of our enthusiastic pupils, dedicated staff, supportive parents and carers, and committed governing body. The successful candidate will play a key role in building on our strengths and helping to shape the next stage of the school’s development following our recent and very successful Ofsted inspection.

We are committed to staff development and offer a strong programme of professional learning, including coaching and ongoing professional development.

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.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Visits are arranged for:

Tuesday 24th March 2026 @ 9.15am

Thursday 26th March 2026 @ 3.45pm

Wednesday 15th April 2026 @ 9.15am

Friday 17th April 2026 @ 2.00pm

Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Commitment to safeguarding

Beechwood primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The offer of employment is subject to the undertaking of pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in the UK, DBS (Enhanced with barred list check) and a Declaration of not being disqualified under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

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.

Additional documents

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

Safeguarding Policy - September 2025.doc - 1 MB (opens in new tab)
Application Form .doc - 161 KB (opens in new tab)
DHT Recruitment Pack.docx - 39.2 KB (opens in new tab)

About Beechwood Primary School and Nursery

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
490 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery website
Email address
sbm@beechwood.cheshire.sch.uk
Phone number
01270 214490
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beechwood-primary-school-and-nursery

Beechwood Primary School is based in the heart of Crewe. The local community is very much involved with the school and supports us in many ways.

We are a school that encompasses hard-working, happy children and staff. Members of staff work hand in hand towards the school's vision and thus enable children to feel secure, valued and able to grow into responsible individuals ready to embark on secondary education.

Arranging a visit to Beechwood Primary School and Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@beechwood.cheshire.sch.uk.

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