Deputy Headteacher

Finedon Infant School, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5JG

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £60,145.00 - £66,368.00 Annually (FTE) L7 - L11

Deputy Headteacher job summary

We are seeking an exceptional, Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team and drive excellence in teaching and learning across our Infant and Junior school.

As our Deputy Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the school’s strategic direction. The role has a strong focus on driving school improvement, raising standards, leading assessment, and overseeing curriculum development to secure exceptional teaching and learning. There is no class teaching commitment attached to this position.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven senior leader who is passionate about curriculum innovation, high-quality pedagogy and raising standards for every child.

We are looking for someone who:

Is a consistently strong classroom practitioner, with high expectations and a belief that all children can achieve

Has experience in whole school leadership and improvement

Has a strong track record of improving teaching and learning

Demonstrates measurable impact on pupil outcomes

Leads with clarity, integrity and high expectations

Inspires, coaches and challenges staff to be their very best

Is deeply committed to inclusion, safeguarding and equity

Is ready to deputise for the Headteacher and contribute at whole-school strategic level

In return, we offer:

Enthusiastic, curious and well-behaved pupils

A dedicated and hardworking staff team

A culture that prioritises professional development and wellbeing

The opportunity to shape the future direction of the school

If you are ready for the next step in your leadership journey and share our belief that every child deserves an exceptional education, we would love to hear from you.

We are an inclusive and supportive community with a dedicated leadership team who are committed to continuous improvement. We work together with our partner schools in the Learning for Life Education Trust, a locally based multi-academy trust.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. To make an appointment to visit and discuss the opportunities we can offer, please call the school office on 01933 680433 or email the Headteacher, Joanne Lloyd-Williams at head@finedonmulso.northants-ecl.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is midnight 15th March 2026.

Interviews will be held w/c 23rd March 2026.

Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and must have suitable references. This process assists us in maintaining a safe environment for pupils and staff.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

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

Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and must have suitable references. This process assists us in maintaining a safe environment for pupils and staff.

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.

About Finedon Infant School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 149 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Finedon Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/finedon-infant-school-wellingborough

In our two schools, we create a happy, caring and positive learning atmosphere. We enable each child to reach their full potential and grow into a confident and independent learner who is well prepared for life in modern Britain.

We pride ourselves on providing a creative and highly stimulating curriculum accessible to all our children. They are motivated learners, always wishing to achieve their very best. They show exemplary behaviour and caring attitudes towards others.

Situated on two sites, the Infant and Junior school share the same Headteacher and leadership team. Working together as one, our experienced team of staff are committed to providing our children with an excellent, seamless learning experience from Reception to Year 6.

The Infant School admits 45 children each year into two Reception classes. In Year 1 and 2, we have four single-age classes in the mornings and three mixed Year 1 and 2 classes in the afternoon. At the end of Year 2, children transfer to the Junior School.

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