Executive Deputy Headteacher
St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0AX2 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2025
Closing date
14 May 2025 at 4pm
Date listed
7 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £49,781.00 - £53,602.00 Annually (Actual) L1 to L4
Executive Deputy Headteacher job summary
About the Role
At Kensworth CE Academy and St Leonards VA Lower School, we are determined that every child in our care feels happy, safe and secure so they can thrive in the learning experiences we provide. Through building positive relationships, creating a supportive atmosphere, building resilience and encouraging children to share their feelings, we can support our children to grow up in the modern world and become resilient and caring individuals.
We endeavour to support our children to be the very best they can be whilst being well-rounded individuals who can positively impact the community. This is reflected in our strapline, 'With God by our side, we can move mountains.' which was developed by a group of Year 6 pupils.
We strive to ensure every child is able to meet their full potential and is ready for the next phase of education by providing a rich and deep curriculum. We are an inclusive school who provide excellent learning opportunities and a stimulating learning environment which meet the needs of each individual child and promotes a lifelong love of learning.
Is passionate about making a difference to all children.
Believes in the importance of strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
Has consistently high expectations of pupils’ achievement and attitudes to learning.
Is committed to modelling and being fully supportive of the school’s Christian values.
We are able to offer:
A supportive, friendly and motivated team of staff, who share a passionate commitment to improving children's educational experiences.
A curriculum inspired by children's natural curiosity and interest in learning.
An engaging and nurturing environment where staff and children are encouraged to care, support and learn from each other.
A tailored and supportive continuous professional development programme, where research informed practice and personal learning is central, with wider opportunities to grow within our very supportive Multi Academy Trust.
Opportunities for you to play an active part in the school's growth and development.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged by appointment.
Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit an application though the MyNewTerm portal, outlining your suitability for the role and how you would contribute to the vision and values of Kensworth CE Academy and Preschool and St Leonards VA Lower School.
Candidates are welcome to visit both of our schools and we would encourage you to do so. To find out more about us, and arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Sarah Rooney, Office Manager via office@ken.dsamat.co.uk / 01582 872336 for Kensworth and Claire Holland, Office Manager via office@stleonardslower.co.uk / 01525 237254.
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 are not accepted.
About St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 9
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 124 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 9
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School website
St Leonard’s is a community VA (Voluntary Aided) Church school and has strong links with both the Church and the village. There are 110 children aged from 4 – 9 years in the school and they are distributed between five classes.
The school is a very successful one with both 2011 Ofsted and 2017 Church Inspections judging us to be ‘an outstanding school’, one which is ‘very welcoming and ensures outstanding care, guidance and support for its pupils.’
We place a strong emphasis on the personal development of all our pupils and the care and guidance given by staff is outstanding, with Christian values underpinning all we do. All applicants will be expected to be committed to this ethos and also be able to show initiative and be genuinely committed to working with or alongside children.
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