24 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    1st September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

  • Closing date

    8 June 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    15 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Deputy headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£51,773.00 - £55,747.00 Annually (FTE) L1 - L4

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Dunbury CE Academy are seeking to recruit a passionate, committed and aspirational Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team. This is a full time, permanent position.

This role combines teaching responsibility with dedicated time out of class for leadership.

Dunbury is a small, caring, rural school, rooted in the values of trust, friendship, respect and courage, as recognised in our ‘Good’ OfSTED (2023) and outstanding SIAMs (2025). We have happy and enthusiastic children, parents and staff who are supportive of each other. The school’s vision “Strength in difference - together we are one, together we fly high” is held very close by all.

This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding practitioner who is ready to influence whole‑school improvement and help shape the next stage of our journey, rooted in Christian values and a commitment to excellence for all.

We are looking for someone who:

  • is committed to high standards and relentless in securing strong outcomes for all pupils across the school;
  • demonstrates consistently high‑quality class teaching and classroom practice;
  • is passionate about using research driven approaches to ensure we give all our children consistency;
  • is proactive, organised and solution‑focused;
  • shows warmth, integrity and approachability, living out our Christian vision in daily practice;
  • has strong interpersonal skills and is an excellent communicator with staff, pupils and parents;
  • is open‑minded, flexible and reflective, with the ability to lead change positively;
  • works collaboratively to develop teaching, learning and staff practice;
  • is ready to lead significant whole‑school responsibilities and contribute to a strong safeguarding culture.

What we offer:

  • clear, values‑driven systems centred on enabling every child to flourish;
  • a supportive and experienced leadership team with a strong commitment to professional development;
  • dedicated leadership time to enable meaningful impact beyond the classroom;
  • opportunities for leadership development within our Academy Trust;
  • engaged, enthusiastic pupils and a welcoming school community;
  • a culture of trust, collaboration and well‑being.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01258 880501

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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.
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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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Dunbury Church of England Academy

School type
Academies, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
113 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
Dunbury Church of England Academy website
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