61 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    2 January 2026

  • Closing date

    21 September 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    18 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

L8-12

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to the current role holder moving cities, we are looking for a passionate and creative Deputy Headteacher who not only shares our inclusive ethos but wants to bring their own fresh ideas to the work we do.

Alongside a 0.4 teaching commitment, the appointed candidate will:

  • look forward to engaging with our supportive community of parents, carers and wider stakeholders
  • work alongside the Headteacher and Netherthorpe’s dedicated staff team to further develop the excellent teaching and learning that takes place here
  • have the opportunity to develop specific areas of their own expertise for the benefit of both their career and the school

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can provide the successful candidate with:

  • the opportunity to work with our amazing and hard-working children
  • the Headteacher and governing body’s commitment to your ongoing professional development
  • the chance to make your mark on the

Netherthorpe community as you progress on your leadership journey

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

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.

We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We will do an online search of shortlisted candidates

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 Netherthorpe Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
247 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01142726834

Netherthorpe Primary is a vibrant and inclusive one-form-entry school close to the heart of the city. We are looking for someone who cares for children and sees their education as something that includes, but is not limited to, academic
achievement. We are seeking a committed colleague who will work with our children, parents and carers to ensure our pupils are given the best opportunities to reach their potential. To be happy, confident, kind and respectful of one
another’s individuality.
Our strength at Netherthorpe is the diversity of the community we serve. Our children love coming to school and share a passion for learning. The majority speak an additional language – at any one time there are approximately 20 different
languages spoken across school. This creates rich and exciting learning opportunities for the whole school community.

Arranging a visit to Netherthorpe Primary School

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

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