Deputy Headteacher

Royston St John Baptist CE Primary, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 4QY

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 April 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L4 - L8

What skills and experience we're looking for

Royston St John the Baptist is a special place with a distinctive Christian ethos. We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who is driven, ambitious and committed to work in partnership with the Headteacher, staff, governors and Trust to lead the school on the next stage of its exciting journey. Our new Deputy Headteacher will share our Christian vision and support the Headteacher to enhance provision in all areas and further raise standards.

The successful candidate will teach their own class while benefiting from dedicated release time to lead significant areas of responsibility and drive sustained improvement across key priorities within the Academy Improvement Plan.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an exceptional teacher who will model excellent teaching rooted in evidenced informed practice
• Shares our school’s Christian vision and values
• Has an innovative and strong track record in supporting children with SEND
• Is an inspirational and aspirational leader
• Demonstrates a proven track record of significant impact on pupil outcomes
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Can form strong partnerships with staff, parents, governors and colleagues within the Trust
• Is warm, kind, caring, positive and has a sense of humour.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A nurturing, caring and inclusive school;
• A forward-thinking Trust that takes professional development, workload and staff wellbeing seriously;
• A friendly, hard-working, professional and supportive team of staff and governors;
• Happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and behave well;
• A commitment to your professional development.

We warmly encourage you to visit school before you apply. For further details about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact Rachel Steele, Headteacher on rachel.steele@roystonstjohn.enhanceacad.org.uk or telephone 01226 722011.

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

For further information please visit https://royston-stjohn.org.uk/

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 Recruitment Pack - April 2026[70].pdf - 708 KB (opens in new tab)

About Royston St John Baptist CE Primary

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 172 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Royston St John Baptist CE Primary website
• Email address: rachel.steele@roystonstjohn.enhanceacad.org.uk
• Phone number: 01226 722011
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/royston-st-john-baptist-ce-primary

Royston St. John Baptist C of E Primary School
Big Hearts, Big Minds, Big Changes.

At Royston St John’s, we strive to create a secure and happy environment which inspires high aspiration. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding provision for all of our children. Through personalised learning, we deliver an engaging curriculum and provide our children with memorable experiences, knowing that when they come to leave our school, they leave with a lifelong love of learning.

Arranging a visit to Royston St John Baptist CE Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rachel.steele@roystonstjohn.enhanceacad.org.uk.

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