Deputy Headteacher

St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5DQ

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £55,747.00 - £61,534.00 Annually (FTE) L4-L8

Deputy Headteacher job summary

We are seeking to appoint a passionate, motivated and enthusiastic leader, with excellent classroom practice and expertise in curriculum design and delivery, to the role of Deputy Headteacher.

This is an ideal opportunity for an excellent practitioner and leader who wishes to further extend their leadership experience, with an aspiration of headship. The successful candidate will be able to make a significant contribution towards the education of our children at St Nicholas and St Laurence CE School and also within the wider network of schools in the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust.

The role is offered on a full time basis with a significant teaching commitment (to be confirmed).

This opportunity requires someone who:

* will promote and uphold the school vision;

* will be ambitious and relentless in achieving success for our school and all of its pupils;

* is committed to raising standards of achievement for all, alongside the Headteacher and in close partnership with the Trust;

* is willing to work developmentally with colleagues to improve teaching and learning from the position of being an exceptional classroom practitioner;

* will contribute and lead innovative ideas for school improvement;

* will take the lead in teaching, learning and assessment;

* is willing to take appropriate responsibility for appraisal;

* is enthusiastic to make a difference, ready for a challenge and will be resilient in the face of that challenge.

The Governors will provide:

* opportunities for professional development;

* support in carrying out the role;

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

If you wish to discuss this opportunity informally, please contact Mr Roberts 01305 812534

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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 Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 214 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-nicholas-and-st-laurence-church-of-england-primary-school

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