Deputy Headteacher
Cupernham Junior School, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7JT21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
2 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 February 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
- L6-L10
What skills and experience we're looking for
Deputy Headteacher
L6 to L10
Leadership time 0.6, with teachingcommitmentof approximately 0.4
Permanent Post to begin in September 2026
If you are an excellent classroom practitioner and leader, able to articulate the positive impact you have on both children and staff through school improvement, and have a passion for developing people around you, then we are looking for you!
Cupernham Junior School are seeking to appoint a dynamic, inspiring and forward-thinking Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated and passionate leadership team (comprising also of a Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher and Inclusion lead). We are looking for an individual who relishes a challenge within an already successful school (confirmed as ‘Good’ in our Ofsted inspection, September 2023), where the whole child, their successful learning and development are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to appoint someone who shares our vision of a highly effective, highly inclusive education for all children, regardless of any barriers they may have. We are looking to invest in someone who is passionate about continuing to develop their leadership and career, and who has high expectations of themselves, as well as others around them.
The Role of the Deputy Headteacher
The successful applicant will play a core strategic role in supporting the Headteacher in shaping the future of our school.
The position will involve responsibility for ‘Quality of Experience’ within the school, leading Curriculum, Assessment and Personal Development. These areas of leadership will work in tandem with the rest of the senior leadership team, who have responsibility for ‘Quality of Teaching and Learning’ and ‘Quality of Inclusion’. These elements complement one another to provide an exceptional ‘Quality of Education’ for all. As a school, we value and prioritise the importance of high quality professional development for all staff and, as such, coaching and development is a core part of our vision for the school. Whilst coaching experience is not necessarily a requirement of the role, a passion for coaching and professional development certainly is.
It is expected that there will be a teaching commitment based around the needs of the school. This is likely to be approximately 40%. The remaining time is then dedicated to leadership and operational oversight of the school.
Please see the attached Information pack for more details on our school and the role, including the Job Description and the Person Specification
Application Process
Applicants should send their completed application form (see attached file), to arrive no later than 9:00am on Monday 2nd March to Sarah Townsend, Senior Admin Officer
Cupernham Junior School, Bransley Close, Romsey, SO51 7JT, or via email to adminoffice@cupernham-jun.hants.sch.uk
Please take a look at our website as it reflects the many wonderful things our school offers. However, we would strongly encourage you to visit the school, speak with the Headteacher and see first-hand why we are so proud of Cupernham Junior School – please contact our school office on 01794 512702 or email at adminoffice@cupernham-jun.hants.sch.uk to arrange a time to see who we are, what we can offer and to speak with myself regarding this exciting opportunity.
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Cupernham Junior School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.
What the school offers its staff
At Cupernham Junior School, we are extremely proud of the culture, vision and the opportunities we offer our children. We are also rather proud of what our school can offer you and how we can support your own professional development so that you too can become the very best you can be.
WHAT OUR SCHOOL OFFER S CUPERNHAM JUNIOR SCHOOL OFFERS:
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families, and to contribute to shaping the future of education;
• A school with real heart and soul, where relationships are at the heart of everything we do – where these are strong and teamwork is highly effective;
• Children who are happy, motivated and eager to learn;
• An inclusive school where everyone is valued and there is the aspiration to succeed;
• A school that welcomes fresh ideas and embraces creativity;
• A commitment to all our continuing professional development (through well-designed CPD and coaching opportunities);
• A supportive working environment that promotes effective work-life balance;
• A commitment to fostering a culture of trust, respect and empowerment;
• Staff who are keen to improve further and hold the children at the heart of everything they do;
• A leadership team who support and develop staff to be the best we can be;
• Supportive parents who are keen to be involved in school life;
• A team of governors who are keen to support and challenge the school to be the best that it can be
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Cupernham Junior School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 343 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cupernham Junior School website
- Email address
- adminoffice@cupernham-jun.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01794 512702
Arranging a visit to Cupernham Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email adminoffice@cupernham-jun.hants.sch.uk.
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