Deputy Headteacher
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2AX24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
28 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 March 2025
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
- L5 to L10
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher to join our team, whose main focus will be on helping us to safeguard children, identifying and removing any barriers to accessing school and learning; but who can also be a key part of our wider school improvement journey.
We are seeking an ambitious, inspirational and highly professional team member with the energy, drive and commitment to raise standards for all children across the whole school.
We are looking for an innovative leader who:
- will support the Christian ethos of our school and uphold our vision: ‘Whatever you do, do it with all your heart’. Colossians 3:23
- leads with integrity and honesty
- will take the DSL role at St Matthew’s, providing training and support for staff and acting on concerns, where necessary, referring to and working with external services
- demonstrates consistently exceptional teaching skills which inspire and motivate others
- is highly organised with experience of strategic school development which allows them to map out the small steps required to reach the bigger picture
- commits to engaging with all stakeholders, managing and maintaining effective relationships with governors, parents, children and the wider community
- takes a full and active part in all aspects of our school community
- is a team player with the energy to lead in a positive and inspirational way
What the school offers its staff
Our commitment to you:
- the opportunity to work in close collaboration with the Headteacher, developing your leadership skills and creating the strategic vision for the next chapter in St Matthew’s journey
- children who are well-behaved, motivated and engaged in their learning
- a supportive Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team
- a school where we are proud to have a team of dedicated, hard-working and enthusiastic staff
- commitment to your professional development
- a school with well-developed resources
- a school, where we actively consider work-life balance and well-being
- the opportunity to work in collaboration with 20 other schools as part of a MAT which is supportive
- Support and collaboration from our multi-academy trust
Further details about the role
There is no class based teaching commitment
Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status; an NPQSL or equivalent qualification is desirable
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jobs@stmatthewscevap.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 415 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- headteacher@stmatthewscevap.uk
- Phone number
- 01473 251 614
St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School is a multicultural school in the centre of Ipswich. We are extremely proud of our school and have high ambitions for all pupils. We have a strong Christian ethos which underpins our approach to all aspects of teaching and learning. We are proud of our broad and balanced curriculum which is enhanced with enrichment opportunities, enabling pupils to achieve their full potential – all of this is rooted strongly in our school values and Christian ethos.
Arranging a visit to St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@stmatthewscevap.uk.
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