Deputy Headteacher

Shrivenham Church of England School, Swindon, Oxfordshire, SN6 8FX

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  30 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Full-time scale L4-8
• Additional allowances:

  Full-time scale L4-8

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Are you an aspirational school leader, looking for a deputy headship in a forward thinking and creative school?

We are seeking a leader with a clear moral purpose—someone who understands what highly effective primary education looks like and has the talent, insight and determination to work with the whole school community to drive improvement. This role has a particular focus on Inclusion, including Pastoral Care and Behaviour, and we are looking for someone who can lead this area with conviction and compassion.

We welcome applications from candidates:

• With a strong vision for inclusive, high‑quality primary education, and the ability to translate that vision into meaningful action
• Who can inspire, motivate and challenge both children and adults, fostering ambition and high expectations
• Who can provide effective day‑to‑day leadership, supporting the Head of School through excellent management, communication and decision‑making
• Who will make a significant contribution to delivering the school’s strategic priorities and long‑term development

This one‑year temporary contract offers a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring or experienced leader to further develop their leadership skills within a school that is warm, welcoming and ambitious. Guided by our vision that “all things are possible for one who believes,” you will join a community committed to nurturing potential, championing inclusion and striving for excellence in all we do.

What we offer:

• the chance to work closely with an enthusiastic and effective leadership team and wider staff team, all focused on continuous improvement;
• a culture of high expectations, professional trust and shared accountability for outcomes;
• motivated, respectful pupils who are eager to learn and take pride in their school;
• a supportive and engaged parent and governor community;
• sustained commitment to your professional development, leadership growth and wellbeing;
• strong collaboration, support and development opportunities within a principled and forward-thinking Multi Academy Trust.

Visits to the school would be recommended and warmly welcomed so we can show you our fabulous school and give you the chance to meet our pupils and staff. Please contact cowilliams@shr.cambrianlt.org to arrange a visit.

Shrivenham Primary School and Cambrian Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

Cambrian Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.

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.

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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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Shrivenham Church of England School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 244 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shrivenham Church of England School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shrivenham-church-of-england-controlled-school

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