Deputy Headteacher

Wansdyke School, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5EF

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L4-8 (£55,745 - £60,143 per annum) – DOE

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Wansdyke School and Acorn Education Trust are seeking to appoint an inspirational and driven Deputy Headteacher to join its team of senior leaders, and provide support in leading this inclusive and successful school, with effect from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable teacher who is an existing or aspiring senior leader looking to build on the many established strengths of this vibrant school, which encourages all children to succeed and achieve their fullest potential.

Educating children between the ages of 4 and 11, we are located in the market town of Devizes, Wiltshire. We are proud to have very incredible children, who show exceptional behaviour and attitude to learning. We have a supportive parent body and a 28 place Complex Needs Resource Base, which supports children with additional needs from across the county. Our passionate staff are committed to raising standards and achieving excellence and, in 2021, we retained our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and were praised for providing a purposeful and engaging curriculum, which allows pupils to flourish personally and academically. We are part of Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.

The successful candidate will be expected to support the headteacher in leading enthusiastic and dedicated staff towards further enhancement of the school’s offer. We will appoint the candidate that will best fit the team and the needs of the school.

We are looking for someone who:

• The drive, vision and ambition to achieve excellence for all our pupils;
  
• An excellent understanding of teaching and learning;
  
• Previous leadership experience in a primary setting;
  
• The ability to challenge, inspire and motivate colleagues;
  
• Willingness to lead on aspects of whole school development (in line with skill set and experience);
  
• An understanding of the current educational climate;
  
• A desire to work within the Multi Academy Trust structure.
  

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
  
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
  
• Opportunities for training and progression;
  
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
  
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
  

We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit our school and experience our friendly school community first-hand. We can accommodate visits for potential candidates to the school next week (w/c Monday 11th May). Please contact our school admin office, to make an appointment or for an informal conversation about the role on: 01380-725234.

For information about this role, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.

Closing Date: Monday 18th May 2026 at 9am

Interview Date: Wednesday 20th May 2026

Please note: this appointment is subject to confirmation of vacancy.

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.

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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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wansdyke School

• School type: Academies, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 236 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wansdyke School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wansdyke-school

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