Deputy Headteacher with Teaching Role

Much Marcle CofE Primary School, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2LY

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L3-L7
• Additional allowances:

  L3-L7

Deputy Headteacher with Teaching Role job summary

Much Marcle CE Primary School is seeking an inspirational and dedicated Deputy Headteacher to join our warm, welcoming and inclusive primary school community. This role includes a teaching commitment alongside senior leadership responsibilities and offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader who is passionate about providing outstanding education and ensuring that every child thrives academically, socially and emotionally.

Working closely with the Headteacher, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the school, supporting high-quality teaching and learning, and fostering a positive, nurturing environment in which both pupils and staff flourish. As part of the Diocese of Hereford Multi-Academy Trust, the Deputy Headteacher will also benefit from being part of a wider family of schools, with access to strong professional networks, leadership development and central support, while remaining firmly rooted in the life and community of Much Marcle.

At Much Marcle CE Primary School, we are proud of our caring, family-centred ethos and strong sense of community, where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. Set in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside, our school offers a nurturing and supportive environment with enthusiastic pupils, committed staff and positive relationships with parents, governors and the wider community. We value collaboration, reflection and continual improvement and are excited to welcome a Deputy Headteacher who shares these values and is keen to grow both within our school and across the Trust.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised closing date.

As part of our Safer Recruitment policy, CVs will not be accepted. Only the information detailed on the application form will be used as part of the short-listing process. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore, all shortlisted applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people, in accordance with the DfE’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. An enhanced DBS will be required for this role. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the 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.

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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 Much Marcle CofE Primary School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 119 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Much Marcle CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/much-marcle-cofe-primary-school-ledbury

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