Deputy Headteacher
Claremont Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 1BH53 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 May 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
16 March 2026
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
- £64,691PA – L10 (scale progression)
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the opportunity to join Claremont Primary and Nursery School
We’re Looking for an Experienced and Committed Deputy Headteacher
Claremont Primary and Nursery School is looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Deputy Headteacher to join our friendly and forward-thinking team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a school that celebrates its diverse community and puts children at the heart of everything we do.
This role is an exciting opportunity for a leader who is reflective, collaborative and determined to make a meaningful difference. You will be joining a supportive senior leadership team where your ideas, expertise and vision will be valued and encouraged.
Why Join Claremont?
Claremont is a vibrant, inclusive school serving the diverse communities of Carrington and Forest Fields. Our pupils bring energy, enthusiasm, and a love of learning — and we’re proud of the strong relationships we’ve built with our families and wider community.
We were last inspected by Ofsted in December 2022 and judged Good, with particular strengths noted in our learning environment and pastoral care.
What We’re Looking For:
- A proven track record of improving behaviour and culture across a school.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and experience acting as DSL/Deputy DSL.
- The ability to analyse data and respond strategically.
- High expectations for pupils and unwavering commitment to inclusion.
- Excellent communication, relational and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to lead with clarity, empathy and professional integrity.
- Experience of coaching and developing staff.
- The capacity to maintain calm, organised systems in a busy environment
What the school offers its staff
- A committed, values-driven senior leadership team.
- A community that deserves strong and compassionate leadership.
- A supportive governing body and strong LA partnership.
- The chance to make a significant difference in vibrant,
diverse and ambitious school.
What You’ll Find Here:
Further information about the job
Visits to the school:
We strongly encourage visits so applicants can experience our school community first hand. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
If you are interested in this role and feel you meet the skills and requirements outlined in the job description and the person specification that is located in the additional documents section of this post, please email your application and all the supporting information (cover letter) to sbm@claremont.nottingham.sch.uk by the closing date.
Please note we do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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
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.
About Claremont Primary and Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 413 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Claremont Primary and Nursery School website
- Email address
- SBM@claremont.nottingham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0115 9156870
Claremont is a vibrant, diverse and ambitious school where every child is valued, nurtured and encouraged to achieve their very best. Our children are enthusiastic, curious and full of potential, and our staff team is committed, talented and deeply passionate about providing the highest quality education and care.
Arranging a visit to Claremont Primary and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email SBM@claremont.nottingham.sch.uk.
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