17 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    10 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    24 August 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Deputy headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

58,568 - 64,502

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

  • be an outstanding practitioner with experience of Early Years and KS1
  • be an inspirational and innovative leader of teaching and learning
  • be committed to inclusion, working with parents and the community
  • have the ability to build on existing successes and high standards
  • have high expectations for themselves, others and all aspects of school life
  • be focused on the wellbeing, safety and success of every child

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you the opportunity to:

  • work with a supportive and committed team of staff and governors
  • work with friendly, well-behaved children who are enthusiastic to learn
  • work in a well-managed and resourced school
  • work in a culturally diverse community
  • work in a school that has a record of excellent professional development
  • work in an outstanding school with ‘high-quality opportunities for pupils’ (Ofsted 2024).

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.

Brightside NI is dedicated to providing high quality education and has earned a place in the heart of generations of children and families. The Outstanding Ofsted Report in June 2024 stated that ‘This school provides an exceptional education for its pupils. Well trained and caring staff support pupils extremely well in their education and personal development. They foster a ‘family feel’. This helps pupils to feel safe.’

The governors wish to invite applications from experienced, highly motivated and dedicated practitioners to become our new Deputy Headteacher.

The role is required for January 2027 and will include a part-time teaching commitment.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
As per KCSIE Sep 2025 we will be conducting an online search as part of due diligence

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.

SCC DHT JD and Person Spec September 2016_90B8.docx - 249 KB (opens in new tab)
advert DHT.doc - 37 KB (opens in new tab)
Appendix A 2022.docx - 43 KB (opens in new tab)
CoG Welcome Letter.docx - 15.1 KB (opens in new tab)

About Brightside Nursery Infant School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
Education phase
Primary school
Size
206 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 7
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Brightside Nursery Infant School website
Email address
recruitment@brightside.sheffield.sch.uk
Phone number
01142441826
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brightside-nursery-and-infant-school

Outstanding primary school

Brightside Nursery Infant School is dedicated to providing high quality education and has earned a place in the heart of generations of children and families. We are an inclusive, caring and happy school with a very positive ethos and atmosphere. We have high expectations, a passion for learning and a proven track record of supporting all children successfully to maximise their full potential.

‘This school provides an exceptional education for its pupils. Well trained and caring staff support pupils extremely well in their education and personal development. They foster a ‘family feel’. This helps pupils to feel safe. The school’s high expectations ensure that opportunities for purposeful learning experiences are maximised throughout the day.’ (Ofsted June 2024)

Arranging a visit to Brightside Nursery Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@brightside.sheffield.sch.uk.

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