Deputy Headteacher

Frieth Church of England Combined School, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 6PR

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  3 March 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  10 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: £57,137.00 - £61,534.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership

Deputy Headteacher job summary

This is a key leadership role with significant responsibility. In the absence of the Headteacher, the Deputy Headteacher will deputise fully, assuming responsibility for strategic, operational, staffing and budgetary decisions. There will also be a teaching commitment with this role.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate strong, confident leadership and professional courage
• Have a proven impact on raising standards and improving outcomes
• Lead on standards, attainment, assessment and data
• Inspire high-quality teaching and learning across the school
• Be a visible, approachable leader who builds strong relationships
• Support and uphold the Christian ethos and values of the school
• An exceptional and inspiring classroom practitioner

We offer:

• A forward-thinking, supportive school community
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children
• A dedicated and caring staff team
• Supportive governors and parents

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment is subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Visits are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office manager to arrange a visit.

Applications will be considered on receipt and suitable candidates invited to interview.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and appointment to this post is subject to enhanced Criminal Record checks.

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 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.

About Frieth Church of England Combined School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 157 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Frieth Church of England Combined School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/frieth-church-of-england-combined-school

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