Deputy Headteacher

Owlsmoor Primary School, Sandhurst, Berkshire, GU47 0TA

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  19 September 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 September 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 Leadership role
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £66,119 - £72,763
• Pay scale: Leadership Scale L10-L14

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a passionate educator ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? We’re seeking a dynamic and inspiring Deputy Headteacher to join our inclusive school—where children flourish, staff are valued, and the pursuit of excellence is at the heart of everything we do.

As Deputy Headteacher you will:

• Inspire, challenge, and empower staff and pupils alike
• Be a role model and lead by example with energy and ambition
• Build strong relationships with children, staff, parents, and stakeholders
• Champion high standards in teaching, learning, and assessment
• Deliver a rich, engaging curriculum that prepares children for a changing world
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a passion for education

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting time to join Owlsmoor Primary School. We have recently joined a highly respected local Multi Academy Trust, The Circle Trust - offering new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. If you're ready to help shape the next phase of our journey, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Why join us?

• A nurturing, close-knit school community where staff wellbeing is a priority
• A calm, respectful environment where pupils are polite and engaged
• Strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families
• A Headteacher who ensures manageable workloads and high staff morale
• A culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Exceptional mentoring and tailored leadership coaching
• Opportunities to collaborate with experienced leaders across the Trust
  

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Owlsmoor Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 686 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Owlsmoor Primary School website
• Email address: mknight@thecircletrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 0118 3381961
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/owlsmoor-primary-school-sandhurst

Arranging a visit to Owlsmoor Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mknight@thecircletrust.co.uk.

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