Ursula Taylor C of E School - Deputy Headteacher

Diocese Of St Albans Multi Academy Trust, Luton, LU1 4BB

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 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: £57,137.00 - £63,070.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership Scale L5 - L9

Ursula Taylor C of E School - Deputy Headteacher job summary

Ursula Taylor C of E School is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated inspiring and committed Deputy Headteacher Teacher to join our senior leadership team.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher to provide strong, values‑led leadership, supporting high standards of teaching and learning, inclusion and pupil wellbeing. A passion for safeguarding, SEND and supporting vulnerable pupils is essential.

This role would suit an experienced primary leader who is an excellent practitioner, able to inspire staff, build positive relationships and contribute strategically to school improvement.

In return, we offer a supportive leadership team, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful difference within a caring, inclusive school community.

We are a vibrant Church of England primary school with a strong sense of community, high aspirations for every child, and a passion for nurturing confident, curious learners.

As an Ofsted Outstanding school, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive, inclusive and values‑led environment where both pupils and staff flourish.

We are proud to be part of the Diocese of St Albans Multi Academy Trust (DSAMAT), giving our staff access to an exceptional network of professional support, leadership development and collaborative practice. Working with DSAMAT enables colleagues to share expertise, engage in high‑quality training and benefit from a strong culture of learning across the Trust.

Ursula Taylor C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

School visits are warmly encouraged and can be arranged at a time convenient to you.
Please contact the school office for further information or to arrange a visit. We look forward to welcoming you to Ursula Taylor C of E Primary School.

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

The Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. An offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including verification of identity, Right to Work in the UK, receipt of written references that are satisfactory to us, online searches, medical clearance and a successful Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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 Diocese Of St Albans Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Diocese Of St Albans Multi Academy Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/diocese-of-st-albans-multi-academy-trust

We are a growing family of schools, currently with 13 and a mixture of primary and secondary phases, spread across four Local Authority regions of Hertfordshire, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire Borough and Luton.

Our Trust has a clear mission at its core, ensuring that all pupils are enabled to flourish, rooted in God's Love - academically, socially, spiritually physically and mentally. This is central to our work, and rooted in our Christian foundation (John 10 v 10). Our commitment to mutual flourishing within the school community is built upon our shared belief in Church of England principles, and we are committed to ensuring the whole community flourishes in our Trust, not just the pupils, but also the staff, our governors and the wider school family.

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