Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 January 2026 |
| Location: | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 5LE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | c7d6bd79-183d-41e6-9d4d-bd909ad62f30 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a school leader who:
• Has experience of senior leadership and can demonstrate leadership skills that motivate and inspire staff to achieve the highest standards of achievement for all children
• Has experience and knowledge of working across the primary school age range, including early years
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and will use these to continue to raise the profile of the school and further integrate it into the wider community
• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, with particular regard to SEND, EAL and Pupil Premium pupils and will work in partnership with families, staff and the wider community to ensure that all children’s needs are met.
• Has a good understanding of Safeguarding procedures and the role of the DSL in school
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• An inclusive school with a good reputation for developing successful caring children
• Pupils who are polite, respectful and have a desire to learn.
• A dedicated, caring and motivated team of staff who help and support each other including specialist teachers, learning mentors and parent support workers
• A supportive and committed Governing body
• Excellent CPD opportunities and support from the Nottingham Schools Trust and Local Authority.
• Dedicated leadership time, this is a non-teaching post
Further details about the role
With the retirement of our current Head Teacher and the subsequent promotion of our Deputy Head, we are delighted to present this new opportunity.
Berridge Primary & Nursery School maintained good in all areas in the October 2024 Ofsted inspection. It is a split site community school which values being curious, resilient, cooperative, reflective, respectful and responsible. The Governing Body is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative senior leader with the drive and commitment to help shape the future of our primary & nursery school alongside our new Head Teacher and other established senior and middle leaders.
Commitment to safeguarding
Berridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment to the posts below will be subject to the following pre-employment checks: health, identity, relevant work qualifications, right to work in the UK, professional registration , Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references. A start date for successful job applicants will not be confirmed until clearance from all the above checks has been obtained. As part of the pre check, school will also conduct online searches including social media presence.
We are looking for a school leader who:
• Has experience of senior leadership and can demonstrate leadership skills that motivate and inspire staff to achieve the highest standards of achievement for all children
• Has experience and knowledge of working across the primary school age range, including early years
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and will use these to continue to raise the profile of the school and further integrate it into the wider community
• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, with particular regard to SEND, EAL and Pupil Premium pupils and will work in partnership with families, staff and the wider community to ensure that all children’s needs are met.
• Has a good understanding of Safeguarding procedures and the role of the DSL in school
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• An inclusive school with a good reputation for developing successful caring children
• Pupils who are polite, respectful and have a desire to learn.
• A dedicated, caring and motivated team of staff who help and support each other including specialist teachers, learning mentors and parent support workers
• A supportive and committed Governing body
• Excellent CPD opportunities and support from the Nottingham Schools Trust and Local Authority.
• Dedicated leadership time, this is a non-teaching post
Further details about the role
With the retirement of our current Head Teacher and the subsequent promotion of our Deputy Head, we are delighted to present this new opportunity.
Berridge Primary & Nursery School maintained good in all areas in the October 2024 Ofsted inspection. It is a split site community school which values being curious, resilient, cooperative, reflective, respectful and responsible. The Governing Body is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative senior leader with the drive and commitment to help shape the future of our primary & nursery school alongside our new Head Teacher and other established senior and middle leaders.
Commitment to safeguarding
Berridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment to the posts below will be subject to the following pre-employment checks: health, identity, relevant work qualifications, right to work in the UK, professional registration , Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references. A start date for successful job applicants will not be confirmed until clearance from all the above checks has been obtained. As part of the pre check, school will also conduct online searches including social media presence.