Deputy Headteacher
St Osyth Church of England Primary School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8PN79 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
13 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
25 July 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
- Leadership Pay Scale L6-L10
What skills and experience we're looking for
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is an experienced primary leader and outstanding classroom practitioner
- Can motivate and develop staff at all levels
- Brings a clear moral purpose and commitment to inclusion
- Will get hands-on with improving outcomes, especially for year 6
- Is confident in leading on behaviour, safeguarding, and curriculum improvement
- Has experience of school improvement
What the school offers its staff
We invest in continuous professional development, offering training opportunities and clear career progression pathways.
Our collaborative culture encourages sharing best practices across our 21 schools, fostering a sense of belonging rooted in shared Christian values.
We’re committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, valuing unique perspectives and creating an inclusive environment for all.
Strong leadership support is provided through mentorship and open communication channels.
We believe in building impactful relationships with pupils, nurturing confident learners with strong moral values.
To us, community engagement is key to making a meaningful impact beyond the classroom. We actively engage in local outreach programmes and partnerships.
We offer:
- A welcoming, close-knit school community
- A supportive and collaborative Trust environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
- A chance to make a genuine difference to pupils, staff, and families
We strongly advise you contact our recruitment partner Alpha Parish, or alternatively, Ross Laird (between 29th July - 6th August), at Academicis for more information, or an initial informal chat / to arrange a visit, before submitting your application:
📞Alpha: 07436 971517 / 01223 907979
📧 aparish@academicis.co.uk / rlaird@academicis.co.uk
Further information about the job
Join a warm, values-led Church of England primary school at the heart of its community. St Osyth CofE Primary School, part of the Vine Schools Trust, is seeking a committed and aspirational Deputy Headteacher to help drive the school’s ongoing improvement journey.
This is a key leadership role with responsibility for supporting the Headteacher across all aspects of school life – including behaviour, curriculum, safeguarding, staff development, and the school’s distinctive Christian ethos. We welcome applications from Assistant Headteachers as well as substantive Deputy Headteachers who are interested in progression to Headteacher in future.
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 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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Osyth Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 296 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Osyth Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- aparish@academicis.co.uk
- Phone number
- 07436971517
Arranging a visit to St Osyth Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aparish@academicis.co.uk.
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