Deputy Headteacher

Castle Cary Community Primary School, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EH

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L3 - L8

What skills and experience we're looking for

The role

The Deputy Headteacher will work in close partnership with the Headteacher to provide strategic and operational leadership across the school. The successful candidate will:

• help shape and deliver the school’s vision, priorities and improvement plans;
• provide visible, credible and values-led leadership for pupils, staff and families;
• lead the continued development of consistently high-quality teaching and learning;
• use evidence, evaluation and pupil information intelligently to identify priorities and secure improvement;
• promote high expectations for pupils’ achievement, behaviour, attendance, personal development and wellbeing;
• develop colleagues through coaching, professional dialogue, clear expectations and high-quality professional learning;
• contribute to the effective leadership and management of staff, resources, systems and day-to-day school operations;
• build positive relationships with parents, carers and the wider community;
• support a strong, inclusive and child-centred safeguarding culture;
• deputise for the Headteacher when required; and
• fulfil the professional responsibilities of a Deputy Headteacher in accordance with the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

The Deputy Head has a teaching commitment in Key Stage 2, enabling the successful candidate to model excellent classroom practice and remain closely connected to pupils, colleagues and the curriculum.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer

The successful candidate will join a supportive school and Trust community committed to developing talent and enabling staff to flourish. We offer:

• the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future of Castle Cary Primary School;
• close professional partnership with the Headteacher and senior colleagues;
• high-quality professional development, coaching and leadership support;
• opportunities to collaborate with and learn from leaders and specialists across ACE;
• scope to contribute to wider Trust improvement and development; and
• a values-led organisation that is ambitious for its pupils, staff and communities.

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.

The difference you will make

As Deputy Headteacher, you will help ensure that:

• every pupil benefits from ambitious, inclusive and engaging teaching;
• expectations are consistently high across the school;
• curriculum and classroom practice enable all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged or have additional needs, to achieve well;
• staff receive the support, challenge and professional development they need to improve;
• school improvement priorities are clear, evidence-informed and translated into effective action;
• pupils feel safe, valued and proud of their school; and
• families and the wider community have confidence in the school’s leadership and direction.

What success will look like

Success in this role will be evident when:

• teaching is consistently strong and improves outcomes for all groups of pupils;
• leaders and staff use evaluation and evidence effectively to improve provision;
• pupils demonstrate positive attitudes, strong character and a commitment to learning;
• staff capability and leadership capacity continue to grow;
• inclusive practice is embedded throughout the curriculum and wider life of the school;
• safeguarding practice is consistently strong, timely and child-centred; and
• the school works confidently and collaboratively with colleagues across ACE.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Castle Cary Community Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 177 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: andrea.johnson@acexcellence.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castle-cary-community-primary-school-castle-cary

Arranging a visit to Castle Cary Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email andrea.johnson@acexcellence.co.uk.

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