Deputy Headteacher

St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1JF

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  22 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  24 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: £61,534.00 - £67,898.00 Annually (Actual) L8 to L12

Deputy Headteacher job summary

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

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and aspirational leader to join our team in the role of Deputy Headteacher. The successful candidate will work closely with governors and the headteacher to secure the strategic direction of the school, support the day-to-day operational matters, while leading on the pastoral provision across the school.

St John’s is an inclusive and welcoming school, with a strong community ethos, underpinned by our vision that all children and adults at our school will flourish. Our relationships, daily interactions and the decisions we make are rooted in our shared values.

We believe that the ‘special feel’ at St John’s is a result of the caring atmosphere that pervades the school and the responsibility that all members of our school community take to be the best we can be and the way we inspire each other.

In 2020 the school was judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in all areas, a judgement that was maintained in our most recent inspection in May 2025. Ofsted noted:

‘This friendly and vibrant school fosters a love of learning, creating an inspiring environment for pupils.’

All candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school to meet the children and staff. Our application pack provides full details of this position, including the job description and person specification. If you would like to find out more, please email recruitment@st-john.oxon.sch.uk or contact us on 01993 843124.

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

St John the Evangelist CE (VA) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant for any position will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS (disclosure and barring system) and appropriate Right to Work clearances in line with our recruitment and selection practices The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All cases are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

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 the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 454 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-the-evangelist-cofe-va-primary-school

Our school is a two-form entry school on the development of Shilton Park in Carterton. The school, which opened in 2002, has grown gradually to the size it is today, resulting in a real sense of community. The children and staff often talk about the family of St John’s and the unity within the school, where we all work together and support each other. Our mission statement is caring for others, achieving excellence. Our values of respect, unity, self-belief, success, responsibility and inspire underpin all we do. As a school we are fully committed to ensuring that every child and adult reaches their full potential.

Our school was judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in January 2020. Noted in the report, ‘Staff are proud to work at the school. They feel greatly supported by leaders and governors.’

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