Deputy Headteacher
St Anne's Church of England Primary School, Grantham, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9ED14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Other leadership roles
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
- TL 6 - 10
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the team at St Anne’s CofE Primary School. We are looking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Headteacher who will play a key role in shaping the next phase of our school’s journey.
Our Headteacher, now in their second year at St Anne’s, has established a clear and ambitious vision for the school. We are on a purposeful journey of improvement, building on our many strengths while striving for excellence in all areas. We are seeking a leader who shares this ambition and is committed to making a sustained and meaningful difference to outcomes for all pupils.
This post offers a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated and forward-thinking team, leading St Anne’s with Compassion, Curiosity and Confidence. The Deputy Headteacher will work closely with the Headteacher and wider Senior Leadership Team, providing both strategic and operational leadership to help realise the school’s vision and priorities.
We are particularly seeking a candidate with exceptionally strong curriculum knowledge and expertise in teaching and learning. The successful applicant will be instrumental in supporting staff to further develop their practice, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-informed pedagogy that leads to excellent outcomes for all children.
The role includes weekly dedicated leadership time alongside a class teaching commitment.
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Has exceptional knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum and what constitutes high-quality teaching and learning
- Has experience of, or is strongly committed to, leading in a church school setting and in living out a Christian ethos and vision
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner who can support, challenge, and inspire others to improve
- Has a deep understanding of curriculum design and implementation, with the ability to strengthen practice across the school
- Engages regularly with educational research and applies evidence-informed approaches
- Recognises the importance of assessment in driving strong outcomes for all children
- Has successfully contributed to, or led, school improvement
- Has experience of strong and impactful subject leadership
- Has a proven track record in monitoring and evaluation, providing high-quality feedback to develop others
- Will actively contribute to the continued development of our dedicated and professional staff team
- Demonstrates strong career aspirations and thrives in a dynamic and evolving environment
- Has knowledge of Ofsted and SIAMS frameworks
- Has strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrates integrity, resilience, passion, and a commitment to inclusive practice
- Has completed or is undertaking a senior leadership qualification (e.g. NPQ)
- Is committed to working in an outward-looking, partnership-focused school with an International School Award
What the school offers its staff
This post offers an exciting opportunity for you to:
- Play a pivotal role in a school on a clear journey of improvement and development
- Develop yourself as a leader in a forward-thinking and outward-looking primary school
- Work with fantastic children who are eager to learn and embrace opportunities
- Lead and shape the ongoing development of our successful church school
- Work in an inclusive school with high expectations and a strong, values-driven culture
- Engage with the school’s international partnerships (currently Ukraine and Germany)
- Join and lead a highly skilled, committed, and collaborative staff team
- Work with a supportive and engaged governing body
- Access high-quality training and networking through the LEAD Teaching School Hub and the Diocese
If you are an ambitious, values-driven leader with the expertise to strengthen curriculum, teaching, and learning, and the drive to help lead a school on its journey to excellence, we would love to hear from you.
St Anne’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our safeguarding practices are guided by current legislation and statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education and the Children Act 1989 and 2004. The successful candidate will be subject to rigorous pre-employment checks in line with these requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, verification of identity and qualifications, and satisfactory references. We are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment where every child can thrive, and safeguarding is at the heart of all we do.
We warmly welcome and strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school to experience first-hand what makes St Anne’s such a special place to work and learn. This is a valuable opportunity to meet our Headteacher and gain a deeper understanding of our vision and journey. If you are unable to visit in person, we would be very happy to arrange a telephone conversation.
Please contact the office at enquiries@st-annes.lincs.sch.uk or 01476 564505 to arrange an appointment with Mrs Hindmarsh.
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Anne's Church of England Primary School, Grantham
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 209 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- enquiries@st-annes.lincs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01476564505
At St Anne’s, we 'Walk in love' (Ephesians 5:2), nurturing Compassion, Curiosity and Confidence in our pupils and adults.
We are a diverse school with a culture of belonging and inclusion. We treasure all and support pupils from different backgrounds, always including the most disadvantaged. We listen to, empathise with and understand one another.
We use our curiosity to develop the best curriculum and teaching for our pupils; as well as to get to know each other.
By empowering our pupils and staff through Compassion, Curiosity and Confidence we help everyone shine their light in the community.
Arranging a visit to St Anne's Church of England Primary School, Grantham
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@st-annes.lincs.sch.uk.
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