Deputy Headteacher

Westbury Leigh CofE Primary School, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3UR

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  9 September 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: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L6-10

What skills and experience we're looking for

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is an experienced and outstanding primary practitioner.
• Has successful leadership experience and a proven impact on school improvement.
• Demonstrates a clear commitment to inclusive education and meeting the needs of all learners.
• Is passionate about achieving excellent outcomes for children.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Can motivate, support and develop colleagues.
• Has the resilience, drive and vision to contribute to the next stage of our school's journey.
• Has, or is willing to undertake, the SENCO qualification if not already qualified.

What the school offers its staff

We Can Offer:

• Enthusiastic, caring and motivated children who are eager to learn.
• A dedicated and talented staff team committed to excellence.
• A supportive governing body and strong community partnerships.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Structured support towards future SENCO responsibilities.
• A welcoming school with a strong commitment to staff wellbeing.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

DHT JD March 2026.docx - 54.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Westbury Leigh CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 240 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: hr@palladianacademytrust.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westbury-leigh-cofe-primary-school-westbury

Arranging a visit to Westbury Leigh CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@palladianacademytrust.com.

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