Deputy Headteacher
Bishop Chavasse Primary School, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0FB70 days remaining to apply
Job start date
5 January 2026
Closing date
30 September 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
22 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
- L7-L11
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key leadership areas for this role: Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Professional Development, Assessment and Standards, Appraisal
The main purpose of this role is to support the Headteacher in providing strong leadership and management of the school and to provide a secure foundation from which high standards in all areas of the school’s work can be achieved. If the Headteacher is absent, the Deputy Headteacher will deputise, as directed by the Trust. The Deputy Headteacher will also be expected to fulfil the professional responsibilities of a Headteacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD).
For full details about the role please see the candidate pack.
We can offer tours of the school with the Headteacher on 29th and 30th July; 27th - 29th August. Please email recruitment@bishopchavasseschool.org.uk
What the school offers its staff
Why work for us?
- Competitive Pension Scheme. All employees can be part of the either the Teacher’s Pension Scheme or a Local Government Average Salary (LGPS) pension scheme - benefits include life cover, lower tax, survivor benefits, and ill health cover. Typically, these pension schemes have an employer contribution of 25%, meaning that your entire salary package is usually 25% higher than annual salary. For example, £35k per annum role the total package value is around £43,750 per annum.
- Flexible and family friendly: we are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
- Professional Development: access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
The Tenax Schools Trust and its schools want to ensure that we recruit the best talent to achieve our vision of achieving excellence together and providing a transformative education for every child. As a vision and values-led organisation we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where there is equality of opportunity to allow everyone to thrive. So, whatever your background, if you think you meet the essential criteria for one of our roles, we would love to hear from you! Fairness in how we recruit and select our employees plays a significant part in creating an equitable environment. Our aim is that every applicant for a position within our schools/trust is considered against criteria which relates only to the requirements of the job. To that end, we are committed to providing equality and fairness for all.
Guided by our vision we want everyone who works for us to have the same sense of belonging and human connection irrespective of their background. We know that when all in our communities feel valued and known they feel empowered and more able to give of their best. We are therefore committed to creating inclusive teams that represent a breadth of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and that can provide role models to all pupils in our communities.
In summary, please apply if you meet the job specification, regardless of any other factor.
Where possible, we seek to facilitate flexible working opportunities.
We want to support you to submit the best application you can. If you require a reasonable adjustment made to the application process, please contact us. We wish all potential applicants to be able to participate fully and with equal access to the selection process.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and all applicants are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
More information on our recruitment checks can be found in the candidate pack for this post.
https://www.bishopchavasseschool.org.uk/safeguarding/
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bishop Chavasse Primary School
- School type
- Free School, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 362 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bishop Chavasse Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@bishopchavasseschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01732676040
Bishop Chavasse Church of England Primary School is a two form entry free school academy and a member of the Tenax Schools Trust. We opened in September 2017 and now occupy a brand new, purpose built school, located in and mainly serving South Tonbridge (postcode area TN11).
Our school provides high quality education currently for Year R to Year 5 and we will reach capacity in September 2023.
Following our full, section 5 Ofsted inspection on 5th and 6th July 2022 we are very pleased that Bishop Chavasse Primary School has been judged as a 'Good' school, providing 'Outstanding' provision for our early years children. Our children’s aspirational journey through the school was noted with ‘high expectations reflected in all phases of the school’.
Pupils moved into our brand new, state of the art school building in April 2019 which offers our pupils access to a stunning, well stocked library, a STEAM room, well-equipped music room, additional learning spaces and colourful, well equipped break-out spaces including play therapy and sensory room. Our outdoor spaces include designated play and sports areas for Year R, KS1 and KS2. These include sports field, Multi-Use Games area (MUGA), trim trails, climbing equipment, outdoor classroom, play barn and playground games - all ideal for outdoor learning and play. In addition, we have a newly-established Forest School area.
All pupils, regardless of background, are offered a full and enriching curriculum from the start which enables them to master the knowledge and skills they need to achieve their full educational and personal potential. It is our passion to develop the whole child in a safe, inclusive, Christian environment.
Our Church of England primary school is at the heart of our local community, where staff, parents and children are flourishing through working, learning and playing together. As a Church of England school, Bishop Chavasse is linked with St Stephen’s Church and other local churches in Tonbridge and we have access to the excellent support provided by the Rochester Diocesan Board of Education.
Tenax Schools Trust is a dynamic and enterprising organisation which is underpinned by a strong Christian character and ethos and is a formidable local driver of school improvement. Our Trust delivers high standards through a strong belief in an approach that insists that all children and young people can excel irrespective of their starting points. The Trust leads the Kent Teaching School Hub which delivers the Early Career Framework, as well as the NPQ suite of qualifications. Teach Kent and Sussex, is our Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ initial teacher training centre, operating from Bennett Memorial Diocesan School. This wider work by the Trust provides a wealth of potential CPD opportunities.
Arranging a visit to Bishop Chavasse Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bishopchavasseschool.org.uk.
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