Deputy Headteacher

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

13 days remaining to apply

• 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.

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 hr@ddat.org.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

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 size: 246 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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