17 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    18 May 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    30 April 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Deputy headteacher
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

L4 to L8 (£53,601 to £59,167 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to the promotion of the current Vice Principal to Head of School, Carr Junior is seeking an exceptional Vice Principal who can demonstrate inclusive and inspirational teaching provision and leadership, and who has the proven skills, attributes and knowledge to support the Head of School in continuing to drive forward improvements at the school.

You will strive for excellence in all you do and be highly committed to providing a first class provision for all our children. You will be the named SENCo for the school and also hold responsibility for our Sparks provision; our internal setting for our most vulnerable pupils, therefore it is essential that you hold a SENCo qualification or that you are committed to achieving this.

Further details about our school can be found on our website www.carrjunior.co.uk.

A full job description, person specification and application form can be found on the Trust website https://excellearningtrust.org.uk/careers/

The Application Process:

Please call Zoe French on 01904 806456, or email z.french@elt.org.uk to arrange an informal conversation with James McGann, Executive Principal, to discuss the role in more detail.

Please email applications to recruitment@elt.org.uk for the attention of Mr James McGann.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 22 May 2025.

Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.


What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our trust can be found on our website.

Commitment to safeguarding

Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children. This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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How to apply
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Additional documents

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

About Carr Junior School

School type
Academy, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
262 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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