Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

Required for September 2026
Salary Grade: L711
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

The Governors of Boothstown Methodist Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated, dynamic and inspirational Deputy Headteacher to join our successful and thriving Church school. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader who is passionate about making a positive difference and committed to ‘doing all the good they can’ for our children, families and community.

Working in close partnership with the Headteacher and Governing Body, you will play a key strategic role in the leadership, management and continued development of our school.

We are looking for a leader who:

• Is passionate about children’s wellbeing and has extensive knowledge of nurturing, inclusive and safe learning environments, fully aligned with our vision: Care, Learn, Achieve.
• Is committed to maintaining the strong, positive relationships between staff and pupils that make our school special.
  “Warm, caring relationships with staff help pupils to feel safe and valued.” Ofsted, January 2025
• Is dedicated to delivering rich, meaningful learning experiences and has a proven track record of raising attainment and supporting whole-child development across the primary phase.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and models high levels of professionalism, integrity and commitment.
• Has experience of curriculum development and can support subject leaders to drive improvement effectively.
• Is an outstanding leader with a strong record of supporting and developing colleagues.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with parents/carers, the Church, Governors and the wider community.
• Is committed to their own professional development and holds high personal aspirations.

In return, we offer:

A school where our visionCare, Learn, Achieveapplies to all, including staff. You will benefit from:

• A supportive, caring environment focused on wellbeing, enjoyment and achievement for all.
• A friendly, collaborative staff team committed to professional growth and working together.
• Opportunities to work within and beyond our school community to achieve the very best for our children.
• A personalised programme of professional development.
• A dedicated and supportive Governing Body.
• Children who take pride in their school and strive to:
  “Do all the good they can, in all the ways they can, at all the times they can, to all the people they can, for as long as they can.”

School Visits

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit our school for an informal tour.

Visit dates:

• Monday 20th April 10am or 4pm
• Tuesday 21st April 10am or 4pm
• Friday 24th April 10am or 4pm

Please contact the school office to book an appointment.

Closing Date: Friday 17^th April
Short listing: Monday 20^th April

Interviews: Tuesday 27^th/Wednesday 28^th April

To learn more about the school visit www.boothstownmethodistschool.co.uk

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff, volunteers and the wider school community to share this commitment.

Miss Armfield

Headteacher

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