Deputy Headteacher - Ref: TV58624

County Bridge Primary School

Deputy Headteacher 
Leadership Pay Range L6-L10   £56,316 - £62,201
Group 2 NOR 234 (including 39 place Nursery and 16 place 2 years provision)

County Bridge is a successful, vibrant and family-orientated school where children come first. Our highly motivated and committed staff team place a strong emphasis on developing positive relationships with our children and our families, placing nurture at the very heart of everything we do. Investing quality time for getting to know our children and families and understanding our children’s needs are our key underlying principles.

The governors of County Bridge Primary are seeking to appoint an exceptional teacher and leader in the role of a full time Deputy Headteacher with effect from 1st September 2025. This role may be non-class based but will include some teaching commitments. It will include an overall responsibility for developing and embedding ‘Quality First’ teaching and learning, so please state your curriculum and leadership strengths in your application. 

You will be joining a team who are passionate about providing the children with an exceptional educational experience where ‘Dream it! Believe it! Achieve it!’ is a bold vision that is the reality for pupils. Pupils are polite and mature. Behaviour is exemplary.’ Ofsted May 2022. We invite applications from dedicated and enthusiastic teachers who wish to work in a professionally rewarding setting where there is a strong commitment for continuing professional development. 

We are looking for someone who:
•    is passionate about teaching; an excellent role model, exemplifying outstanding teaching and learning 
•    has the skills and the knowledge to be able to lead, inspire and motivate others 
•    has a proven track record and experience of contributing to whole school improvement
•    has high expectations of themselves and for their pupils’ achievement and behaviour
•    can work in partnership with colleagues, parents, governors and the wider school community and is committed to the school’s culture of teamwork
•    is a happy, smiley person looking for an exciting opportunity to join a successful and positive-thinking team 

In return we can promise: 
•    a stimulating, well-resourced learning environment – both indoor and outdoor
•    a dedicated whole school community actively determined to be the best for our children
•    a friendly, welcoming and supportive staff team who are committed to the wellbeing and education of our children, enabling them to achieve their full potential
•    highly motivated, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy school and who are ready for learning
•    excellent opportunities for continuing professional development
•    supportive governors and parents

Are you the person we are looking for? 

Then please come and join our team. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. 

Application packs are available from our school. 
Please contact Mrs Farrington, School Business Manager, on 01922 720718 for further details and to arrange a visit.

The School is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people/vulnerable adults & expect all staff & volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check along with relevant employment checks.

• Closing date: Monday 31st March at 12:00 noon
• Shortlisting: Tuesday 1st April 
• Interviews: Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th April