Deputy Headteacher
The Vaynor First School, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5BL21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
15 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 September 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 Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £65,278 - £72,032
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an inspirational Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated leadership team and play a key role in shaping the next stage of our school's journey. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about primary education and believes in the power of great teaching to transform children's lives. Working closely with the Headteacher, you will help drive our vision for excellence, nurture a culture of high expectations and ensure every child is supported to achieve their full potential. As an English specialist, you will lead and champion English across the school, inspiring a love of reading, writing and language in both pupils and staff. Candidates will demonstrate a proven track record of successfully leading whole-school improvement, developing colleagues and securing strong outcomes for children. We are looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with outstanding classroom expertise; someone who leads with warmth, integrity and ambition and who has the energy and determination to make a real difference. We require a collaborative leader who builds strong relationships, empowers others and keeps children at the heart of every decision. If you are an enthusiastic, reflective and ambitious leader, ready to help shape the future of our school, we would be delighted to hear from you. Join us in inspiring every child to be the very best they can be.
What the school offers its staff
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 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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Vaynor First School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 9
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 425 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 9
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office@vfs.endeavourschools.org
- Phone number
- 01527 543187
Arranging a visit to The Vaynor First School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@vfs.endeavourschools.org.
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