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Deputy Headteacher

Broad Chalke CofE Primary School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5DS

This job expired on 29 September 2025

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  29 September 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  5 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £55,747.00 - £61,534.00 Annually (FTE) L4 - L8

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Broad Chalke Primary School is a popular rural school where we believe every child deserves to thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment, placing them at the centre of everything we do.

Following the promotion of our current Deputy Head to Headteacher at a local school, we are looking for a committed and inspiring Deputy Headteacher to join our team. Someone who has a positive attitude towards self-improvement and a commitment to collaboration and sharing best practice.

We are a school that is keen to continue to grow and develop, to take risks and be innovative, with teaching and learning. These things are all rooted in our vision "We serve one another in love" and Christian Values 'Respect, Resilience, Hope and Love'.

We are looking to appoint a Deputy Head and Class Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is:

passionate, dynamic and reflective practitioner and leader

committed to children’s achievement and progress, irrelevant of their starting points

innovative and imaginative in creating memorable learning experiences

dedicated and nurturing, with strong interpersonal and communication skills

willing to work in a team and contribute to the wider life of the school

able to promote our Christian Values

experienced working across both Key Stages

experienced working with children with additional needs

experienced in leading core subject areas

an outstanding classroom practitioner

We welcome applications from experienced leaders and those looking to take the next step in their career. We can offer a committed team, a supportive and positive community and inspiring children

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience, then apply now by completing the My New Term online application form. You are also welcome to book a tour with the Headteacher.

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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.

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.

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About Broad Chalke CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 199 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Broad Chalke CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/broad-chalke-cofe-primary-school-salisbury

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