Deputy Headteacher
Reignhead Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 1FDThis job expired on 14 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
14 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 February 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: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L8 - L12
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated deputy headteacher with vision, drive and commitment. The post will have a teaching commitment (to be determined) and will carry DSL, assessment and attendance responsibilities.
We are looking for a passionate and approachable deputy headteacher who will:
- have previous leadership experience and be able to demonstrate the ability to lead whole school improvement
- have experience and understanding of successful strategies for raising pupil attainment and progress.
- maintain and continually develop the strong relationships we have with children, parents, staff, governors and the wider community
- work strategically alongside the Headteacher
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact Clare Hollingworth, School Business Manager, on 0114 2475767. For an informal conversation about the role, please ask to speak to the Headteacher, Caroline Fairfax.
Completed applications forms, and any queries about the recruitment process, should beaddressed to Clare Hollingworth at clare.hollingworth@reignhead.sheffield.sch.uk or by phoning0114 2475767.
Please use the downloadable Word version of the application form attached (other formats are available, if required). In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, CVs will not be accepted.
Please also note that
an online search will also be conducted for all shortlisted candidates prior to
interview.
What the school offers its staff
The school offers:-
- Children who are eager to learn and are proud of their school.
- A dedicated and driven team who strive for improvement
- A strong commitment to your professional development
- A supportive and committed governing body
- An environmentally sustainable site which offers a fantastic learning environment for all our children including an on-site woodland area
- A Family of Schools network which offers collaborative working.
- Employee Assist Programme for all employees.
If you think you are the right person to join our team and want to make a difference to the lives of pupils who attend Reignhead, we would love to hear from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. The successful candidate will complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Children’s Barred List check.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Reignhead Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 268 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Reignhead Primary School website
- Email address
- clare.hollingworth@reignhead.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 2475767
Reignhead is a warm, inclusive and welcoming primary school with our own on-site nursery. This means the majority of our children begin their educational journey with us at three-years-old. Our aim is that every child at Reignhead feels safe, valued and, quite simply, loves coming to school!
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated deputy headteacher with vision, drive and commitment. The post will have a teaching commitment (to be determined) and will carry DSL, assessment and attendance responsibilities.
Arranging a visit to Reignhead Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email clare.hollingworth@reignhead.sheffield.sch.uk.
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