Deputy Headteacher - Secondment
Arden Forest Infant School, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9RT21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
11 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time across 5 days Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - Secondment - Starting ASAP - to cover one or two terms
Pay scale
- Leadership Scale 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher on a full-time basis, who is committed and talented to join our team as soon as possible (preferably January or even after February half term 2026) for one term in the first instance although this may extend to two terms. The role would be two days based in the classroom and the remaining three days supporting and driving school improvement across the school with the Headteacher.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role during an important phase of growth and improvement. As part of this new chapter, we are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who can inspire, support and challenge a dedicated team of professionals who care deeply about the pupils and community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the headteacher in strategic leadership
- Lead key areas of school improvement and development
- Foster a positive school culture
- Engage with parents and stakeholders
- English Lead
- Take the lead on reviewing and renewing the school curriculum
- Take accountability for the Assessment and Data review
We are looking for candidates with high expectations, who are able to motivate pupils to make outstanding progress and who want to make learning engaging and interesting. You must be enthusiastic, resilient & proactive as well as friendly and approachable; with excellent communication skills and have a passion for teaching.
What the school offers its staff
Are you a proactive and adaptable leader looking for an exciting opportunity? Arden Forest Infant School is seeking a full-time Deputy Headteacher to join our team. With a salary of Leadership 5, this role offers the chance to support our school through a period of change and contribute to raising standards and supporting behaviour.
Arden Forest is a two-form entry infant school, located on the outskirts of the large rural village of Bulkington. It is a mixed, lively community with its own shops, library and village centre. The school attracts children from within the local community, but also wider community, including Bedworth, the local army barracks (Bramcote) and traveller communities. We are a well-regarded and happy school where children feel safe and valued.
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
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About Arden Forest Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 159 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Arden Forest Infant School website
- Email address
- kemp.s6@welearn365.com
- Phone number
- 02476 315913
We are a well-regarded and happy school where children feel safe and valued, we currently have a vacancy for a Higher level Teaching Assistant to join our team of committed and dedicated staff with immediate start.
Arden Forest Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Arranging a visit to Arden Forest Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kemp.s6@welearn365.com.
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