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Deputy Headteacher

Thornhill Primary School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 1TD

This job expired on 14 January 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  14 January 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  5 December 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: Monday to Friday 32.5hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L9-L14

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Deputy Head Teacher who:

• Has vision, drive and energy to work on their own initiative or as part of our team.
• Is a positive role model and an outstanding classroom practitioner with a passion for teaching and learning.
• Has the experience to lead English or maths through school.
• Has experience in whole school leadership and an understanding of successful and sustainable school improvement.
• Is flexible and willing to respond to new challenges
• Has high expectations and believes that every child can achieve.
• Wants to be proactive in supporting the families in our local community.
• Has good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Will act as a strong ‘critical friend’ to the Head Teacher.
• Is committed to professional development for themselves and others.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• An exciting opportunity to work with children 3 – 11 years.
• A welcoming, friendly and caring ethos.
• An environment where children are happy, confident and enjoy learning.
• A place that embraces diversity and delivers an exciting and ambitious curriculum aimed at preparing our children for success and employment in the modern world.
• A place where all staff are hard-working and keen to develop their teaching strategies.
• A supportive governing body, parents and community.

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

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.

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About Thornhill Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 339 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thornhill Primary School website
• Email address: thornhilloffice@thps.org.uk
• Phone number: 01709335999
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thornhill-primary-school-rotherham

Arranging a visit to Thornhill Primary School

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

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