- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 90 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy website
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Executive Deputy Headteacher
More than one location, Act Multi Academy Trust34 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
6 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
31 March 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L2 - L7
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a leader who:
- Brings credibility, warmth and clarity to every interaction—with pupils, staff, parents and governors alike.
- Is reflective, resilient and passionate about improving outcomes for all children, particularly in small school settings.
- Can contribute to strategic thinking while staying grounded in the day-to-day life of school.
- Has a strong understanding of high-quality teaching and learning, with the ability to model and support effective classroom practice.
- Builds trust quickly, supports others to grow and leads by example.
- Thrives in collaborative environments and values the strength of working as part of a wider team.
- Understands the importance of community, inclusion and relationships in shaping great schools.
- Is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey—and is excited by the opportunity to make a tangible difference across two schools.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- The opportunity to play a key leadership role across two unique, values-led village schools within a growing and ambitious Multi Academy Trust.
- A Trust that prioritises people, invests in leadership at all levels, and values collaboration, reflection and integrity.
- Thoughtful, tailored professional development with access to coaching, school improvement networks and cross-Trust leadership support.
- The chance to work closely with an Executive Headteacher and experienced Director of Education, contributing to Trust-wide strategy and school improvement.
- A role where your voice will be heard and your expertise will shape the future of two schools at different stages of development.
- Access to high-quality Trust CPD, including opportunities to collaborate with subject leads, curriculum networks and senior leaders across our schools.
- Pupils who are enthusiastic, kind and full of potential—and staff who are dedicated, open-minded and committed to continual improvement.
- A leadership position that offers both challenge and reward in a warm, community-driven environment.
Further details about the role
Lead two unique village schools where kindness and ambition go hand in hand.
Please see our application pack attached.
If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity, require further information, or would like to arrange an informal conversation, please contact Bridget Harrison, Director of Education:
recruitment@act-academytrust.org
07521219815
Commitment to safeguarding
ACT Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to actively share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) as well as social media checks.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.
We only accept applications which comprise of a completed application form and covering letter; we are unable to accept CVs.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@act-academytrust.org
CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@act-academytrust.org
- Phone number
- 07521219815
ACT Multi Academy Trust is a small but ambitious Trust based in Cambridgeshire, with a growing family of schools committed to improving outcomes and opportunities for all pupils. We are proud to serve schools with strong local identities and deep community roots, working together to build a collaborative culture where high expectations, kindness and professionalism are the norm.
We currently support four Church of England primary academies, with a fifth school due to join us in September 2025:
Burrough Green CofE Primary Academy
Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy
Buckden CofE Primary Academy
St Michael’s CofE Primary Academy
Each of our schools is unique, but they are united by a shared belief in the power of inclusive, values-driven education. At ACT, we are passionate about developing people. We invest in leadership at all levels and provide high-quality professional development, recognising that schools improve when their people feel supported, challenged and inspired.
Our work is grounded in strong relationships and a shared moral purpose. We believe that great schools are built on clarity, trust and collaboration—and that school improvement is most effective when it’s both ambitious and sustainable. Leaders across our Trust work closely together, sharing expertise and insight to ensure that all children—whatever their starting points—receive the best possible education.
As we continue to grow, our vision remains clear: to be a Trust where every pupil is known, every leader is empowered, and every school is supported to succeed.
You can find out more about our work at www.actmultiacademytrust.org
School Details
Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy
Burrough Green CofE Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- Up to 117 pupils
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Burrough Green CofE Primary Academy website
Arranging a visit to Act Multi Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@act-academytrust.org.
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