Deputy Headteacher

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5RX

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  17 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £55,821.00 - £69,331.00 Annually (FTE) Salary within the range L3 - L12 commensurate with experience

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Job Title: Deputy Head Teacher (Non-class based with some teaching responsibility)

School: St John’s CofE Primary School

Salary: Leadership Scale (Commensurate with experience)

Start Date: September 2026

Are you ready to lead with vision and heart?

At St John’s CofE Primary School, our vision is simple yet profound: ‘Life in all its Fullness’ (John 10:10) . We are looking for an exceptional, forward-thinking leader to join our thriving Senior Leadership Team and help steer our three pillars of Aspiration, Wellbeing, and Global Citizenship.

The Role

This is a pivotal leadership position designed for an individual who is passionate about both high-level strategy and the day-to-day magic of the classroom. You will:

• Lead our Inclusion Team: Oversee the SENCO, SEND Facilitator, Wellbeing Mentor, and school therapy team to ensure no child is left behind.

• Drive Curriculum Innovation: Act as the lead professional in crafting a rich, well-planned curriculum full of enrichment.

• Be a Digital Pioneer: Champion "PedTech" and the use of AI to enhance learning and school life.

• Model Excellence: Act as a deputy DSL and a beacon of "Trauma Informed" (TPP) practice.

  Why Join Us?

• A Collaborative: Draw on the collective expertise of 16 schools within the Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust.

• Your Wellbeing Matters: We offer an annual term-time wellbeing day, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

• Professional Growth: Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme and bespoke CPD, including training in cutting-edge AI and PedTech.

  
  We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who:

• You are a reflective, motivated leader
• QTS and at least five years of primary teaching experience.
• You don't just manage; you inspire.
• You have a proven track record of raising standards and a genuine enthusiasm for building deep-rooted partnerships with parents and the wider community.

In return we can offer:

• Friendly experienced team

• Excellent CPD and the opportunity to draw on the knowledge and expertiese of staff across 16 schools.

• Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme

• A wellbeing package including an annual term time wellbeing day and Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to work scheme

Would you like to see our vision in action? We warmly encourage potential applicants to contact the school to arrange a visit with our Head Teacher.

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

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 St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 414 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-primary-school-buckhurst-hill-buckhurst-hill

Welcome to St John's C of E Primary School

St John’s is a traditional school for the 21st Century. At St John’s we pride ourselves on our high standards in all areas of school life. As Head Teacher, I am proud to lead a dedicated and well-qualified team of staff, who are committed not just to high academic standards, but also to developing the whole child. Our vision, ‘Life in all its Fullness’ John 10:10 embodies our belief in enriching the children’s school experience as much as possible.

We take pride in both our excellent academic record and the musical, artistic and sporting achievements of our children. Furthermore, our school values of Achievement, Honesty, Caring, Responsibility, Forgiveness and Resilience develop both character and attitude, ensuring that our children leave St John’s happy, well rounded and prepared for their next step in education.

St John’s School aspires to be a community in which;

There is an atmosphere of confidence, striving for excellence and an enjoyment of learning. adults and children are valued equally. individual needs are recognised and supported.

Our long-term aim is to prepare our pupils to play a full part in a fast-changing, democratic and multi-cultural society and to prepare them for the next phase of their education.

We are part of The Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust of fifteen Primary Schools and one Special School all based in the Epping Forest District. Along with our SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training), School Improvement Team, Well-being Service and Resourced Provisions based in three of our schools, we are a leading educational organisation in Epping Forest.

EFSPT was formed in 2018 from a consortium of schools that had worked together for over 20 years, and are committed to collaborative working to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children and school communities. The schools maintain their identities but work in a highly collaborative manner supported by a small but very experienced Central Team.

Our Mission is to provide an exceptional education that is inclusive and challenging for all and which provides wider opportunities for the children within the EFSPT to flourish.

EFSPT is committed to Trauma Perceptive Practice; the Essex approach to understanding behaviour and supporting emotional well-being. Being trauma-perceptive means that through our values, policies and practice, we are able to effectively support the children, families and communities in our Trust, creating spaces of belonging and safety that enable everyone to flourish, become resilient and learn.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding our schools’ communities. The appointment will therefore be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

Jonathan Furness Head Teacher

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