Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2LN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5df2c8fa-adb9-4190-a09d-ad8d82ddcecd |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a creative, friendly and enthusiastic deputy headteacher to join our new school leadership team. Working alongside our recently appointed headteacher, you will play a key role in developing and delivering the school’s strategic direction while engaging with staff, pupils, governors and the wider school community to ensure Dobcroft Nursery Infant continues to deliver the very best education to our children.
In addition, our next deputy headteacher will:
• have demonstrable experience of working successfully in a leadership position.
• have played a key role in delivering successful whole school improvement.
• share the high expectations of our parents and carers.
• be resilient, positive-minded and have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• be an excellent classroom practitioner.
The next deputy headteacher of Dobcroft Nursery Infant School will share our desire to see every child be the best they can be. If this sounds like you, please get in touch for more information – we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• the opportunity to work with our fantastic children and their families, a friendly and experienced team of staff, and a headteacher who is committed to supporting your ongoing professional development.
• the opportunity to collaborate and meaningfully engage with leaders from across the Trust.
• our commitment to your work/life balance.
Further details about the role
To start September 2026.
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School is a caring, vibrant and inclusive school where the focus is on ensuring that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Based in the southwest of the city, we serve a supportive and highly engaged community that shares our ambitious aspirations for its children. We play an active role within Peak Edge Academy Trust and have an excellent reputation across the city, not least for the quality of our SEND provision. Inclusion is central to the school, with every child being given the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes they can. We do this is by creating a safe and stimulating environment that promotes confident, curious and happy learners. This can only be realised through the strong partnerships we have with our families.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. You can arrange a visit, or an informal discussion with the headteacher designate, by contacting the school office on 0114 236 8099.
Completed applications, and any queries about salary or the recruitment process, should be addressed to Scott Glover, Glover Recruitment Consultancy, at scott@gloverrecruitment.co.uk, or by calling him on 0776677 3682. Applications should be submitted using the attached Peak Edge application form (please contact Scott if you require this in a different format). In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, CVs will not be accepted, nor will applications submitted using other forms.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children; we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
We are looking for a creative, friendly and enthusiastic deputy headteacher to join our new school leadership team. Working alongside our recently appointed headteacher, you will play a key role in developing and delivering the school’s strategic direction while engaging with staff, pupils, governors and the wider school community to ensure Dobcroft Nursery Infant continues to deliver the very best education to our children.
In addition, our next deputy headteacher will:
• have demonstrable experience of working successfully in a leadership position.
• have played a key role in delivering successful whole school improvement.
• share the high expectations of our parents and carers.
• be resilient, positive-minded and have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• be an excellent classroom practitioner.
The next deputy headteacher of Dobcroft Nursery Infant School will share our desire to see every child be the best they can be. If this sounds like you, please get in touch for more information – we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• the opportunity to work with our fantastic children and their families, a friendly and experienced team of staff, and a headteacher who is committed to supporting your ongoing professional development.
• the opportunity to collaborate and meaningfully engage with leaders from across the Trust.
• our commitment to your work/life balance.
Further details about the role
To start September 2026.
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School is a caring, vibrant and inclusive school where the focus is on ensuring that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Based in the southwest of the city, we serve a supportive and highly engaged community that shares our ambitious aspirations for its children. We play an active role within Peak Edge Academy Trust and have an excellent reputation across the city, not least for the quality of our SEND provision. Inclusion is central to the school, with every child being given the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes they can. We do this is by creating a safe and stimulating environment that promotes confident, curious and happy learners. This can only be realised through the strong partnerships we have with our families.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. You can arrange a visit, or an informal discussion with the headteacher designate, by contacting the school office on 0114 236 8099.
Completed applications, and any queries about salary or the recruitment process, should be addressed to Scott Glover, Glover Recruitment Consultancy, at scott@gloverrecruitment.co.uk, or by calling him on 0776677 3682. Applications should be submitted using the attached Peak Edge application form (please contact Scott if you require this in a different format). In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, CVs will not be accepted, nor will applications submitted using other forms.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children; we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.