Deputy Headteacher
St Oswald's CofE Primary School, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 6LG23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st January 2027
Closing date
1 October 2026 at 4pm
Date listed
8 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £53,586.00 - £59,137.00 Annually (Actual)
Deputy Headteacher job summary
OUR SCHOOL
Nestled in the picturesque village of Mollington on the outskirts of Chester, St. Oswald’s CE Primary School is a warm and welcoming church school with a rich Christian ethos grounded in the parable of the Good Samaritan—our guiding motto, “Love Your Neighbour as yourself.” For further information and to view our latest OFSTED report and school prospectus please visit https://stoswaldsceprimary.co.uk/
We are part of the Chester Diocesan Academies Trust. Chester Diocesan Academies Trust has an ethos that is clearly rooted in the Gospel. Christian values impact on every area of its work. CDAT value and respect children from all faiths and beliefs and are committed to providing the very best education which ensures that all children can achieve to their full potential. We work closely with other CDAT schools and the Trust have an excellent CPD programme. For further information please visit www.cdat.co.uk
THE ROLE
Following our current Deputy Headteacher’s recent appointment to a new role, the Governors, staff, pupils and parents at St Oswald’s CE Primary School are inviting applications from an exceptional communicator and inspirational leader who:
⮚ has a commitment to Christianity and can nurture faith and spirituality in others
⮚ has drive, energy and a vision to lead and encourage others in a warm & caring manner
⮚ demonstrates a relentless commitment to primary education and ensuring that school supports the development of the whole child
⮚ shares a commitment to inclusion
⮚ has proven experience as an outstanding primary school teacher
⮚ is an excellent communicator that will encourage staff and pupils to do their best and be fair at all times
⮚ dedicates time to research and investigate new schemes, methods and approaches
⮚ has a proven record in raising standards
In return, St Oswald’s CE Primary School offers
⮚ friendly and caring pupils
⮚ a welcoming and nurturing atmosphere
⮚ a skilled and dedicated team of hard-working staff committed to excellence across all areas of school life
⮚ an active and dedicated governing body
⮚ supportive parents
⮚ strong links to the church and local community
⮚ an eager and dedicated PTA
⮚ excellent support and CPD from CDAT
Visits to our school are available to interested candidates by prior arrangement can be arranged by calling the school.
Application forms and further details are available from https://mynewterm.com/school/St-Oswald's-CofE-Primary-School/149628 or by contacting the school office.
St Oswald’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is therefore subject to an enhanced level DBS check.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Oswald's CofE Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 102 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
St. Oswald’s is a small, friendly, and nurturing school set in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside. Our unique rural setting offers children space to thrive—both inside the classroom and beyond it. With small class sizes, we are able to provide truly personalised learning, ensuring every child is known, valued, and supported to achieve their full potential.
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