Deputy Headteacher
St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4AQ27 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
27 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
31 March 2026
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: Full time, term time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L6-L10
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are a strong community school who are proud of our inclusive culture where needs are met with expertise, warmth and ambition. We’re trauma-informed by design and restorative in practice. We prioritise the development of relationships and teaching expected behaviours to create the perfect conditions for growth and learning. Most importantly, these elements are all underpinned by our core values of creativity, trust, aspiration, enjoyment, collaboration and kindness. Our governors, staff, pupils and families share high expectations of each other.
We want a Deputy Headteacher who can drive these principles forward, not as initiatives but as the backbone of how we lead, teach and support our pupils to thrive.
What are our expectations for the successful candidate?
Deputising: in the absence of the Headteacher, you will take responsibility for the smooth running of the school including safeguarding as DDSL
Culture & Ethos: alongside the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team, you will set, promote and expect high standards across the school with a focus on behaviour, culture and ethos. We want our pupils and staff to know what excellence looks like and how to achieve it
Inclusion: lead a high‑quality, inclusive, evidence‑based provision across the school; you will work in partnership with the SENDCo and other external agencies to ensure maximum engagement with the full curriculum
Teaching commitment: up to two days a week to cover PPA/sickness across the school
Behaviour and restorative practice: embed the relationships and behaviour policy so that the agreed approaches enable pupils to enhance their learning, their self esteem and personal growth whilst enabling our teachers to confidently deliver a consistent response
Teachers and Teaching Assistants: support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to develop staff to thrive and be confident to support pupils in the classroom and lead a group of highly skilled TA staff (to include lunchtime supervisors and After School Club staff). Manage staff attendance and oversee cover if required
Operational excellence: work alongside the Headteacher and SLT to intelligently diagnose, plan, and evaluate impact of the School Development Plan and lead on assessment throughout the school, diagnosing areas for development
Community: contribute to school-wide networks, leverage shared expertise and strengthen family partnerships by providing advice, guidance and workshops. You will work with school to school networks to develop a robust transition strategy from pre-school to secondary
What does success look like?
A visible, consistent culture where high expectations feel fair, predictable and aspirational which is understood by all stakeholders
Improved outcomes for ALL our pupils including those with SEND and Pupil Premium
Children demonstrate a readiness to learn with visible engagement with learning that is accessible to them and appropriately challenging
An embedded relationships and behaviour policy that is built on inclusion, strong relationships and restorative practice
A community-wide sense of pride and engagement
What the school offers its staff
Our offer to you
Saltash is a vibrant, riverside town, often known as the gateway to Cornwall offering the perfect blend of community warmth, glorious countryside and coastline surroundings, with excellent transport links
Leadership development to enable you to fulfill your role and to set you up for future success and a strong leadership team to work alongside
A friendly, community school that values you as a professional
A values-led environment where inclusion, equity and excellence are non-negotiable
A collaborative Leadership Team that backs you to lead boldly and thoughtfully
The opportunity to make a lasting difference for young people and families in our community
An opportunity to accrue TOIL (1-2 days per school year)
Access to an established welfare package
Salary sacrifice benefits package through Cornwall Council such as the cycle to work scheme
A welcoming school environment where staff, pupils and families feel connected, supported and proud to belong
St Stephens (Saltash) C P School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 6th May 2026.
To arrange a visit, please email head@ssscp.org.uk
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All shortlisted candidates are subject to an online profile search, and the successful appointment will require enhanced safeguarding checks.
We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice.
The procedures contained in the Safeguarding Policy provide evidence of how this will be implemented within the school and within multi-agency working arrangements.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 364 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- head@ssscp.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01752843561
St Stephens Community Primary School is in Saltash, ‘The Gateway to Cornwall’. We are a non-religious school with a clear set of values: creativity, aspiration, enjoyment, collaboration, trust and kindness. We are in a fantastic location with beautiful beaches, moorland, theatre, shopping, history and the arts on our doorstep as well as the school itself having amazing grounds, including a forest school, a covered MUGA, several play areas and a huge school field. At present we have 345 pupils on roll and an oversubscribed teacher-led school nursery with another 60 children. Our children have a range of needs with approximately 25% SEND. For our highest needs learners in FS and KS1 we are developing a small SEN support class for up to 10 pupils.
Arranging a visit to St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@ssscp.org.uk.
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