25 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    11 October 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    16 September 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

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L8 (£63,688) - L12 (£70,275)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Melrose Learning Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional, committed and forward-thinking Deputy Headteacher to join the leadership team at St. Mary's Cockerton CE Primary School.

The Deputy Head Teacher will support the Head Teacher in leading the school’s strategic direction, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning, and modelling the school’s Christian vision and values. The role combines senior leadership responsibilities with a regular teaching commitment, contributing directly to the educational experience of pupils.

St Mary’s Cockerton Church of England Primary School has a distinctive Christian ethos which is at the centre of school life. We provide an inclusive, supportive and caring environment, shaped by Christian values in which children can learn and flourish. We welcome children of all faiths and none. We have a passion to include everyone equally and accept others for who they are and respect differences.

Through our School Vision of ‘To be the hands and feet of Jesus’, we build a community where God's love is shared through positive engagement, action and education, inspiring all to raise their eyes, open their minds and explore the world God created. We welcome families of all faiths and none and are committed to ensuring every member of our community feels valued, respected and supported.

Candidates will need to provide leadership of a high quality in the academic, pastoral and management fields and be able to show evidence of the successful implementation of change. Candidates should be highly motivated with a desire to continually develop their own teaching and the teaching of others, leadership and management skills to ensure that all children reach their full potential within a caring, stimulating and Christian environment.

What the school offers its staff

  • Valuable support from both Melrose Learning Trust and a strong network of external stakeholders.
  • Highly effective support staff.
  • Outstanding behaviour from pupils who display excellent attitudes towards learning.
  • A forward thinking committed and skilled team of professionals to work alongside.
  • Trust commitment to CPD and training opportunities.
  • A warm, collegiate, and supportive environment in which to develop your career.
  • Government pension scheme.
  • Health and wellbeing support.

The successful candidate will not only benefit from the support of committed teaching and support staff but also be part of a team which is enthusiastically driving the school forward and building upon its achievements and is open to applicants of all faiths or none.

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

St Mary's Cockerton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Part 3, including an enhanced disclosure, satisfactory references, before an offer of employment is confirmed. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check as part of the safer recruitment process. St Mary's Cockerton welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.

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.

About St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School

Organisation type
Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
216 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School website
Email address
wendy.aitken@melroselearningtrust.org.uk
Phone number
01325380758
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-cockerton-church-of-england-primary-school

St Mary’s Cockerton CE Primary School is a vibrant and nurturing environment where all are welcomed and invited to be part of a community that shares God’s love. We warmly welcome individuals of all faiths or none, embracing positive engagement, action, and education that inspire children, staff, and families to raise their eyes, open their minds, and explore the wonders of the world God created. Rooted in our mission of love, we actively contribute to the local community and the wider world, living fully as global explorers.

Arranging a visit to St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email wendy.aitken@melroselearningtrust.org.uk.

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