Deputy Headteacher
Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3LE12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
15 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 May 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
- L1 (£49,781) to L5 (£54,939)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We need you to:
- Have high expectations for your own performance, staff performance and the progress and attainment of all pupils.
- Have a commitment to continual professional development of self and others and a proven track record in developing others, especially through coaching or mentoring.
- Have accurate judgement about the quality of learning in lessons and pupils' books and deliver clear feedback to teachers on strengths and weaknesses.
- Demonstrate effective leadership, managerial and organisational skills and have experience of improving outcomes for pupils.
- Be passionate about providing the best possible education for all our pupils and have an unwavering commitment to achieving this.
- Have a shared belief in our traditions and Christian vision and values.
- Be approachable and supportive for children, staff, parents and governors.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- A vibrant, inclusive school with strong Christian vision and values.
- A range of professional development opportunities to ensure you succeed.
- Support and coaching from the Headteacher and Executive Headteacher.
- Pupils who are well behaved and polite, keen to learn and very proud of their school.
- A committed and friendly staff team who strive to deliver the best outcomes for every child.
- A positive, forward-thinking working environment.
- A happy, welcoming and successful school.
Further details about the role
Due to the promotion of our current Deputy to Headteacher, the Governors are currently seeking to recruit a Deputy Head to support school leadership at Debden C. of E. Primary Academy.
We are looking to appoint an able, inspirational and enthusiastic Deputy Headteacher to champion our vision and make a significant contribution to the further development of our successful village school.
Debden C of E Primary Academy has a strong focus on promoting Christian values and is part of Great Oak Multi Academy Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for both aspiring and experienced deputy headteachers current and ambitious employees looking for a new challenge and to further their career in a supportive Trust. The role will include a 0.8 teaching commitment across the school.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to sdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 146 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01799 530292
Debden Primary Academy is a warm and welcoming school in which we are fortunate to educate kind, considerate and happy children. The school has enjoyed a period of swift and sustained development in recent years, and new teachers can expect to benefit from detailed curriculum plans, a strong collective teaching and learning ethos, and a comprehensive induction programme. Personal development is a strength of the academy, and as a church school, we maintain a strong focus on Christian values. Furthermore, we are part of the collaborative Great Oak Multi Academy Trust, meaning that there are excellent development opportunities for all of our staff.
Arranging a visit to Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk.
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