7 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    15 May 2026 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    8 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Deputy headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Part time (Can be done as a job share): FTE 0.6

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L1 -5

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an ambitious and inspiring Deputy Headteacher to work as part of a job‑share arrangement. This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner, including those seeking their first senior leadership role, to develop leadership expertise alongside the Headteacher and Leadership Team.

The role includes:

  • Supporting the Headteacher in strategic leadership
  • Championing high‑quality teaching and learning
  • Contributing to curriculum development
  • Inspiring pupils’ curiosity, critical thinking and love of learning
  • Leading and developing staff to secure continuous improvement
  • Teaching commitment of up to FTE 0.46 per week

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is an outstanding classroom practitioner
  • Has leadership experience and a track record of school improvement
  • Can inspire and motivate others to achieve high standards
  • Is committed to safeguarding and our Christian vision and values


What the school offers its staff

  • Enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning
  • A supportive and collaborative staff team
  • A strong and committed Governing Body
  • A values‑driven school culture focused on wellbeing and belonging

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 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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Dunnington CofE Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
87 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01789 772200

 Dunnington C of E VA Primary School is a small, welcoming rural school on the Worcestershire/Warwickshire border. Rooted in our Christian ethos and guided by our vision “We Care, We Believe, We Succeed – Together”, we offer a nurturing, inclusive environment and a rich curriculum where every child can flourish. 

Arranging a visit to Dunnington CofE Primary School

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