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Deputy Headteacher

St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6FZ

This job expired on 16 May 2025 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  16 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full-time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership 6 - Leadership 10

What skills and experience we're looking for

Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) and the Local Academy Committee of St Peter’s CofE Junior School are seeking an exceptional class teacher with successful leadership experience. The Deputy Headteacher will have a small teaching commitment and act as the school’s SENCO. You will work closely with the Headteacher to ensure that excellence and high standards are attained in all areas.

This is a pivotal role in the school’s structure; a role where you will help to shape the future with drive and ambition, building on the foundations that have been laid.

We are looking for a pupil focused teacher/leader who will:

• Have a passion for teaching and learning;
• Promote high expectations, both for themselves and pupils;
• Demonstrate the ability to lead and innovate teaching and learning across the school;
• Strongly promote the Christian values ensuring they are at the core of all of the school’s work;
• Be visible to the school community;
• Be consistent;

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you:

• Happy children who are eager to learn;
• Support from all stakeholders including dedicated governors, SLT, committed parents and loyal wider local communities;
• A commitment to continued professional development and school improvement;

• A supportive Academy Trust;
• A happy learning environment where you can apply your ideas and skills to make a real difference.

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

DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online , pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

St Peter's DHT Draft JD PS.pdf - 253 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 244 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School website
• Email address: hr@ddat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-peter-s-church-of-england-aided-junior-school-derby

Arranging a visit to St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@ddat.org.uk.

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