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  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    7 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    24 April 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: 2 days per week

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is a good teacher, who understands that learning happens best when pupils feel safe, seen and valued through consistent relational practices
  • Contributes to a team of dedicated colleagues committed to raising standards and making a real difference in children’s lives
  • Understands the importance of maintaining a positive ethos through relational practices, both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Has the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils
  • Understands the importance of relationships and relational practices.

What the school offers its staff

Medina Primary School is looking to appoint a Year 4 class teacher – two days per week. We would welcome applications from both experienced and early careers teachers.

Medina Primary is a small, friendly one-form entry school located in Cosham, on the outskirts of Portsmouth. We pride ourselves on being a relational practice school, where the strength of our connections — between staff, pupils, and the wider community—is the foundation of everything we do. We have a team of staff committed to inclusivity and all have high expectations for every child.

Our school is very well located, with excellent transport links (two minutes from Junction 12 of M27). We are very fortunate to have large grounds, with an abundance of outdoor space.

We can offer you:

  • The opportunity to work with well behaved, enthusiastic and caring children
  • Supportive, welcoming and dedicated colleagues


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.

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Additional documents

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

About Medina Primary School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
204 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
023 92375475

Are you ready to lead with connection and make a transformative impact?We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Head Teacher to join Medina Primary School at an extraordinarily exciting phase in our journey. As a small 1-form entry school with a strong, close-knit community, this key leadership role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of our school.At Medina Primary School, we place relational practice at the heart of everything we do. We believe that strong, trusting relationships foster the ideal environment for high academic achievement, personal well-being, and mutual respect. As our school continues to develop, our commitment to an inclusive, relationship-centered culture remains unwavering for our children, staff, and families.This is a thrilling time of  development for Medina, offering a vibrant landscape for an ambitious leader to make a meaningful mark starting in January 2027.Working collaboratively across the leadership team, you will champion our relational ethos, inspire colleagues, and nurture positive connections across our expanding school community. We are looking for an empathetic, forward-thinking leader who models relational practice and strives for excellence in all aspects of school life.If you possess the vision, passion, and relational leadership skills to empower our growing school, we would love to receive your application!
As the new Deputy Headteacher you will:



  • Have an effective leadership style that develops a positive culture amongst staff and children

  • Possess a dedication to providing children with the best education possible based on research evidence and have the vision, passion and proven track record in school improvement to ensure significant improvements in performance across the school

  • Be someone with the ability to motivate and inspire children, staff and parents with a strong sense of teamwork and can lead by example, influencing decision-making and shaping policies

  • Be aspirational, with an uncompromising commitment to improving educational outcomes for all children



 Key areas of responsibility will include:

  • Overview of inclusion 

  • Relational Practice 

  • Curriculum

  • Safeguarding as Deputy DSL

  • Assessment



Whether you are seeking your first Deputy Headteacher post or an experienced school leader looking for the next challenge in your career, if you are committed to championing excellence for all, we want to hear from you.To find out more about our school, please visit www.medina.portsmouth.sch.uk
School tours are warmly welcomed, and interested candidates are encouraged to contact the school office to arrange a visit.



Arranging a visit to Medina Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email paitken@medina.portsmouth.sch.uk.

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