Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2026 |
| Location: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 4QY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | cc949986-2302-4d6c-9686-a8ad2ad260c1 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Royston St John the Baptist is a special place with a distinctive Christian ethos. We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who is driven, ambitious and committed to work in partnership with the Headteacher, staff, governors and Trust to lead the school on the next stage of its exciting journey. Our new Deputy Headteacher will share our Christian vision and support the Headteacher to enhance provision in all areas and further raise standards.
The successful candidate will teach their own class while benefiting from dedicated release time to lead significant areas of responsibility and drive sustained improvement across key priorities within the Academy Improvement Plan.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is an exceptional teacher who will model excellent teaching rooted in evidenced informed practice
• Shares our school’s Christian vision and values
• Has an innovative and strong track record in supporting children with SEND
• Is an inspirational and aspirational leader
• Demonstrates a proven track record of significant impact on pupil outcomes
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Can form strong partnerships with staff, parents, governors and colleagues within the Trust
• Is warm, kind, caring, positive and has a sense of humour.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A nurturing, caring and inclusive school;
• A forward-thinking Trust that takes professional development, workload and staff wellbeing seriously;
• A friendly, hard-working, professional and supportive team of staff and governors;
• Happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and behave well;
• A commitment to your professional development.
We warmly encourage you to visit school before you apply. For further details about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact Rachel Steele, Headteacher on rachel.steele@roystonstjohn.enhanceacad.org.uk or telephone 01226 722011.
Commitment to safeguarding
For further information please visit https://royston-stjohn.org.uk/
Royston St John the Baptist is a special place with a distinctive Christian ethos. We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who is driven, ambitious and committed to work in partnership with the Headteacher, staff, governors and Trust to lead the school on the next stage of its exciting journey. Our new Deputy Headteacher will share our Christian vision and support the Headteacher to enhance provision in all areas and further raise standards.
The successful candidate will teach their own class while benefiting from dedicated release time to lead significant areas of responsibility and drive sustained improvement across key priorities within the Academy Improvement Plan.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is an exceptional teacher who will model excellent teaching rooted in evidenced informed practice
• Shares our school’s Christian vision and values
• Has an innovative and strong track record in supporting children with SEND
• Is an inspirational and aspirational leader
• Demonstrates a proven track record of significant impact on pupil outcomes
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Can form strong partnerships with staff, parents, governors and colleagues within the Trust
• Is warm, kind, caring, positive and has a sense of humour.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A nurturing, caring and inclusive school;
• A forward-thinking Trust that takes professional development, workload and staff wellbeing seriously;
• A friendly, hard-working, professional and supportive team of staff and governors;
• Happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and behave well;
• A commitment to your professional development.
We warmly encourage you to visit school before you apply. For further details about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact Rachel Steele, Headteacher on rachel.steele@roystonstjohn.enhanceacad.org.uk or telephone 01226 722011.
Commitment to safeguarding
For further information please visit https://royston-stjohn.org.uk/