Deputy Headteacher

St John's School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AA

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  11 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership Scale
• Additional allowances:

  Leadership Scale

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Deputy Headteacher

Leadership Scale

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with vision, compassion, creative, forward thinking and proven leadership skills to join our team at St Johns School and work in close partnership with the Headteacher in leading the school towards maximising pupil progress and attainment.

The role requires a leader who is visible, approachable and able to model the highest professional standards. The Deputy Headteacher will act as a key link between staff and the Headteacher, ensuring clear communication, consistent expectations and smooth operational running of the school

You will be an outstanding leader, keen for growth, with high aspirations for self and others. Excellent management, organisational and leadership skills are a must with a history of being an outstanding practitioner who has taught across the primary/secondary age range and/or pupils with SEND.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for leading and managing significant aspects of the school as directed by the CEO/ Headteacher, be a strong role model to staff. pupils and parents and assist the senior leadership team in shaping a vision and direction of the school by setting high expectations and a clear focus on pupil achievement.

For more information and to apply for this rewarding position, please submit an application form via my new term - www.mynewterm.org

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to arrange either a visit or a call to discuss the role with the CEO via her PA - Chelsie.tear@biltt.org.

Recruitment timetable

Closing date: 9am on Monday 13th April 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Please note, we may review applications on receipt and suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date. We reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

The post is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance, Health Clearance, social media checks, a probationary period and satisfactory references. BILTT is committed to safeguarding, Prevent, the welfare of pupils and ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers; irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, belief, sex or sexual orientation and expects staff to share that commitment.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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 School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 178 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John's School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-school-mk42-8aa

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