Deputy Headteacher

Richard de Clare Community Academy, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2JT

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 May 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, Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership 3-7

What skills and experience we're looking for

Richard de Clare Community Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where,first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff’s development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich,achieveand aspire.

About the role: 

Are you ready to take the next exciting step in your leadership career? 

At Richard De Clare, we are proud to be a thriving, inclusive and ambitious school community, and we are now seeking a great Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and driven leader who has the passion, ambition and the potential to make a significant impact on school improvement and the lives of our children and families. 

We are looking for someone whose ambition matches that of our school—someone who is not only equipped with the essential skills and experience, but who also brings that extra spark: energy, creativity and a relentless commitment to excellence. 

This role offers an exciting next step for an experienced middle leader or an existing senior leader ready to broaden their influence and shape whole-school strategic development.  

Our new Deputy Head teacher will: 

• Play a key role in driving whole-school improvement, contributing to our ongoing journey of excellence 

• Be a visible, inspiring leader with high expectations for all pupils and staff 

• Work collaboratively within a supportive, forward-thinking leadership team 

• Maintain some teaching commitment, ensuring leadership remains closely grounded in classroom practice 

• Support the headteacher to improve teaching, learning and raise academic standards 

• Inspire, coach and develop staff to become expert practitioners and future leaders 

We are seeking a passionate educator who is an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning. Someone who is deeply committed to continuous professional growth and school improvement, but can also bring positivity, resilience and that all-important sense of humour.  

Richard De Clare offers: 

• A warm, welcoming and community-focused school, where relationships truly matter 

• The opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive academy trust, benefiting from shared expertise and strong networks 

• High-quality professional development and leadership opportunities, designed to support your career progression 

• A role that provides a meaningful balance of strategic leadership and protected teaching time, keeping you connected to the heart of our work 

• The chance to be part of a team that is deeply committed to making a real difference in the lives of the children and families of Halsted 

We warmly invite you to visit us and experience first-hand what makes our school such a special place to work. Come and see the energy, ambition and sense of purpose that underpins everything we do. 

Join us at Richard De Clare and be part of something truly special. 

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

The school isseekingto appoint in anticipation of a vacancy. Appointment is subject to receipt of the current postholder’s formal resignation.

What the school offers its staff

This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would besought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds,faithsand ethnic groups.

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

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Deputy Headteacher - Job Description Person Specification.pdf - 327 KB (opens in new tab)

About Richard de Clare Community Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 364 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Richard de Clare Community Academy website
• Email address: admin@richarddeclare.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/richard-de-clare-community-academy

At Richard de Clare Community Academy we aim to ensure that all children have a happy and successful experience at our school. All that we do is underpinned by our core school rules of being kind, being safe and being respectful. We believe that all children have the right to be respected and have the responsibility to learn how to respect others.

Richard de Clare Community Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy

Arranging a visit to Richard de Clare Community Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@richarddeclare.com.

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