Interim Deputy Headteacher
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 0ST |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 60092d60-fc46-4fa8-8ce9-7740c49985fc |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Interim Deputy Headteacher required for June 2026
Start Date:1stJune 2026
Salary:L8 – L12
Contract: Full time –Temporary
Applications close:2ndFebruary 5 pm
Interview Date: Thursday 5th/ Friday 6th
Do you have the H.E.A.R.T to lead our school?
• Honesty
• Empathy
• Achievement
• Respect
• Teamwork
The Duke of Bedford Primary School are pleased to advertise an interim position to work in our school as Deputy Headteacher due to Maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a committed and effective team to continue to improve standards of teaching and learning and gain or expand on your leadership experience.
The successful candidate will have a desire to see each and every child reach their full potential both academically and socially. We have high aspirations working in a caring and nurturing environment, committed to our School HEART Values.
We are looking for an Interim Deputy Headteacher who:
• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner
• Is skilled at improving teaching and learning in the classroom
• Has dynamic leadership qualities that motivate and inspire pupils and staff
• Has a clear vision with the highest of expectations for all
• Has the ability to drive an ambitious school improvement plan
• Possesses the skills and experience to achieve improvements through aspirational target setting and supportive performance management
• Is an enthusiastic team player who can lead by example
• Can further develop positive links within the community and collaborate enthusiastically with all stakeholders
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer you in return:
• A friendly working environment where children are enthusiastic and are keen to learn.
• Well behaved children who are polite and respectful.
• Ongoing training opportunities for all staff to continue to learn and flourish.
• A fantastic village school with supportive parents/carers.
We maintained a ‘Good’ rating from our last Ofsted monitoring inspection January 2025.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further with the headteacher, please contact the school office to make arrangements for a further conversation. Visits are encouraged and welcomed.
Please contact Mrs Pepper, Tel01733 270243 or emailpaula.pepper@dukeofbedford.net to arrange a visit and for the application pack(a covering letter should be no more than 2 sides of A4)or you can download the application pack from our website:https://www.dukeofbedford.peterborough.sch.uk/
The Duke of Bedford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. In our school we create a culture of safeguarding which is the responsibility of all staff. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and will be subject to satisfactory references being obtained.
Submitting an application
Please ensure that you complete all relevant information on the application form and email this to paula.pepper@dukeofbedford.net
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Interim Deputy Headteacher required for June 2026
Start Date:1stJune 2026
Salary:L8 – L12
Contract: Full time –Temporary
Applications close:2ndFebruary 5 pm
Interview Date: Thursday 5th/ Friday 6th
Do you have the H.E.A.R.T to lead our school?
• Honesty
• Empathy
• Achievement
• Respect
• Teamwork
The Duke of Bedford Primary School are pleased to advertise an interim position to work in our school as Deputy Headteacher due to Maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a committed and effective team to continue to improve standards of teaching and learning and gain or expand on your leadership experience.
The successful candidate will have a desire to see each and every child reach their full potential both academically and socially. We have high aspirations working in a caring and nurturing environment, committed to our School HEART Values.
We are looking for an Interim Deputy Headteacher who:
• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner
• Is skilled at improving teaching and learning in the classroom
• Has dynamic leadership qualities that motivate and inspire pupils and staff
• Has a clear vision with the highest of expectations for all
• Has the ability to drive an ambitious school improvement plan
• Possesses the skills and experience to achieve improvements through aspirational target setting and supportive performance management
• Is an enthusiastic team player who can lead by example
• Can further develop positive links within the community and collaborate enthusiastically with all stakeholders
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer you in return:
• A friendly working environment where children are enthusiastic and are keen to learn.
• Well behaved children who are polite and respectful.
• Ongoing training opportunities for all staff to continue to learn and flourish.
• A fantastic village school with supportive parents/carers.
We maintained a ‘Good’ rating from our last Ofsted monitoring inspection January 2025.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further with the headteacher, please contact the school office to make arrangements for a further conversation. Visits are encouraged and welcomed.
Please contact Mrs Pepper, Tel01733 270243 or emailpaula.pepper@dukeofbedford.net to arrange a visit and for the application pack(a covering letter should be no more than 2 sides of A4)or you can download the application pack from our website:https://www.dukeofbedford.peterborough.sch.uk/
The Duke of Bedford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. In our school we create a culture of safeguarding which is the responsibility of all staff. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and will be subject to satisfactory references being obtained.
Submitting an application
Please ensure that you complete all relevant information on the application form and email this to paula.pepper@dukeofbedford.net
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.