Deputy Headteacher
Red Hill CofE Primary School, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2HX29 days remaining to apply
Start date details
From 01 September 2026; a phased start over the summer term also considered
Closing date
13 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 February 2026
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
- L7 to L11
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
Havea proventrack recordof high-qualityteaching& learningwithin the primary age range.
Have experience of working at leadership level within a school setting
Have a clearunderstanding of thecurriculum andassessmentfor learning
Be able to lead a phase of the school (KS1 or KS2) as part of their role
Havehigh expectationsfor our children’s progress and overall achievement
Take an imaginative and creative approach to curriculum planning that captures the children’s interest
Be forward thinking,innovativeand highly energetic
Have a passion for quality teaching and learning, enabling the best outcomes for our children
Be able to work well as part of our whole school team and school community
Support our Christian ethos as a church school
What the school offers its staff
Head Teacher: Ms Jolanda Simmonds
Due to the promotion to headship of our existing Deputy Headteacher, the Governors and staff of our large church school are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Deputy Headteacher to work as part of our dynamic and forward-thinking leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and committed leader to play a key role in shaping the future direction of our school.The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher, Governors and wider leadership team to maintain and further develop the school’s strong Christian ethos,high standards of teaching and learning, and inclusive, caring environment. We are looking for an inspirational practitioner with a proven track record of leadership, a passion for school improvement and the ability to motivate and support staff and pupils alike.
We can offer you:
The opportunity to work alongside a dedicated,friendly and committed team of staff
Children who are enthusiastic, well behaved and eager to learn
A supportive school community of staff,parents and Governors
A commitment to your professional development
A central location
Our school is a committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.The post is subject to an enhanced DBSand online checks.
Please contact the school office if you have any questions onoffice@redhill.worcs.sch.uk or 01905 352524. Please apply online by following the links below.
Visits are warmly welcomedand recommended: please contactour schooloffice and speak to Mrs Ange Greento arrange atourtime with Ms Jolanda Simmonds.
TOUR DATES
Monday 23 February 2026@10:00
Wednesday 25 February 2026@09:30
Monday 02 March 2026@16:00
The closing date for applications isFriday 13 March 2026 @ 12:00
Interviewswill take place onWednesday 18 March 2026
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Red Hill CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 405 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Red Hill CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- office@redhill.worcs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01905 352524
Red Hill CE Primary School is a large 2 form entry Church school in the centre of Worcester. We have close links with our local church; St Martins as well as being an active part of the City Schools Network. We currently have a "Good" Ofsted rating from 2023 and a successful SIAMS inspection dated March 2024.
We are fortunate to have a large school site which includes the addition of our Forest School facility which all children access throughout the year as part of their curriculum offer.
We welcome applications from those who have a passion and drive for excellence. We encourage any applicant to partake in a school tour prior to application so you can see how amazing our school is for yourselves. Please see the school website for more information.
Arranging a visit to Red Hill CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@redhill.worcs.sch.uk.
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