Deputy Headteacher - Non-Class based but with a regular teaching commitment
Copnor Primary School, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5BZ21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 April 2026
Closing date
29 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 December 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: Full-time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L15-19
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who is:
- Excellent in the classroom, with an outstanding ability to engage and enthuse children and has the skills to develop this in others
- Able to challenge, support and motivate all children and staff to achieve high standards
- A problem solver and prepared to think ‘out of the box’
- Able to demonstrate substantial and proven senior leadership experience
- Naturally positive with a clear vision and passion for all phases of primary education
- An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Committed to working with all stakeholders, particularly with parents and Governors
- Eager to take a full and active part in all aspects of our school community
- A loyal and honest person with a sense of humour!
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you the opportunity to:
- Teach well-behaved, highly motivated children who are keen to develop their own learning
- Work within a school community that is proud of its achievements and well-motivated to continue to develop further
- Work in partnership with the Headteacher and leadership team, and develop your leadership skills further
- Work with committed and supportive colleagues
- Work in a well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environment
- Opportunity to be the operational lead, managing the school on a daily basis to prepare yourself for the next step – leading your own school!
Further information about the job
Job/Person Summary
Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Do you have the vision, energy, and passion to help shape the future of a thriving, ambitious school community?
We are opening applications for anexceptional Deputy Headteacherto join our dynamic team at Copnor Primary School. This is more than a role, it’s an opportunity to make a real difference, inspire excellence, and lead with purpose.
If you’re driven by high standards, committed to inclusive education, and excited about working in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, your next big challenge starts here. Will you be ready?
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly motivated professional with the energy and vision to play a major role in continuing to move our school forward. The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher and leader with a firm commitment to achieving aspirational outcomes for all children. As a non - class based Deputy Headteacher this post offers a genuine opportunity to work in partnership with the Headteacher to develop and hone leadership qualities and skills required for headship.
Commitment to safeguarding
Copnor Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment.
If successfully shortlisted, as part of the identity checks, an online search will be conducted to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE 2025. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns as a result of this check will be discussed prior to the interview.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Copnor Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 644 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Copnor Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@copnorprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 023 92661191
At Copnor Primary our school motto is to 'Aspire and Achieve'. This is something that we want for all of our pupils and Reception is the start of the journey.
Our vision for the school is "Knowing Every Child - Inspiring Every Mind - Achieving Every Day"
It is our school's personal challenge to make sure we get to know every family too. We are looking forward to what lies ahead for the children and the rest of the family here at Copnor and to forging a successful partnership with all parents and carers.
Arranging a visit to Copnor Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@copnorprimary.co.uk.
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