Deputy Headteacher
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1GY18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
10 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 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 (Can be done as a job share): Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L9 - L13
What skills and experience we're looking for
What the school offers its staff
We are a popular, Church of England (VC) primary school with over four hundred pupils on role. We are located in a residential area in the market town of Belper, seven miles north of Derby, in the picturesque world heritage site of the Derwent Valley.
Further information about the job
Due to the successful promotion of the incumbent Deputy Headteacher to the role of Headteacher (with effect from 1st September) we are looking to recruit anexceptional Deputy Headteacher to join a dedicated, forward‑thinking leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader passionate about helping every child flourish academically, socially and spiritually. Rooted in Christian values, we are a vibrant, caring school committed to nurturing the whole child and maintaining high standards. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, an advocate for safeguarding, and a leader who inspires and supports colleagues. You will contribute strategically to whole‑school improvement while modelling our inclusive ethos and Christian vision. We offer a warm community, enthusiastic learners, a collaborative staff team, strong partnerships, and opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 396 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery website
- Email address
- recruitment@st-johnscofe.derbyshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01773 822995
We are a popular, Church of England (VC) primary school with four hundred and fifty pupils on role and thirty five children in our nursery. We are located in a residential area in the market town of Belper, seven miles north of Derby, in the picturesque world heritage site of the Derwent Valley.
Arranging a visit to St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@st-johnscofe.derbyshire.sch.uk.
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