Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 23 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2026 |
| Location: | Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1GY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 68e367d4-2cac-4566-9196-b44b72cc1c86 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
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What the school offers its staff
We are a popular, Church of England (VC) primary school with over four hundred pupils on role. We are located in a residential area in the market town of Belper, seven miles north of Derby, in the picturesque world heritage site of the Derwent Valley.
Further details about the role
Due to the successful promotion of the incumbent Deputy Headteacher to the role of Headteacher (with effect from 1st September) we are looking to recruit anexceptional Deputy Headteacher to join a dedicated, forward‑thinking leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader passionate about helping every child flourish academically, socially and spiritually. Rooted in Christian values, we are a vibrant, caring school committed to nurturing the whole child and maintaining high standards. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, an advocate for safeguarding, and a leader who inspires and supports colleagues. You will contribute strategically to whole‑school improvement while modelling our inclusive ethos and Christian vision. We offer a warm community, enthusiastic learners, a collaborative staff team, strong partnerships, and opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
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.
See person specification
What the school offers its staff
We are a popular, Church of England (VC) primary school with over four hundred pupils on role. We are located in a residential area in the market town of Belper, seven miles north of Derby, in the picturesque world heritage site of the Derwent Valley.
Further details about the role
Due to the successful promotion of the incumbent Deputy Headteacher to the role of Headteacher (with effect from 1st September) we are looking to recruit anexceptional Deputy Headteacher to join a dedicated, forward‑thinking leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader passionate about helping every child flourish academically, socially and spiritually. Rooted in Christian values, we are a vibrant, caring school committed to nurturing the whole child and maintaining high standards. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, an advocate for safeguarding, and a leader who inspires and supports colleagues. You will contribute strategically to whole‑school improvement while modelling our inclusive ethos and Christian vision. We offer a warm community, enthusiastic learners, a collaborative staff team, strong partnerships, and opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
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.