Deputy Headteacher (Part-Time Job Share)
Dunnington CofE Primary School, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5NT7 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
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
- School website
- Dunnington CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- admin5203@welearn365.com
- 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
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin5203@welearn365.com.
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