Deputy Headteacher

Dee Point Primary School

Blacon, Chester CH1 5NF, UK

On-Site

Expires: Expiring in less than 4 weeks

Education

Full time

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Dee Point Primary School: Deputy Headteacher

Job Title: Deputy Headteacher

Contract Type: Permanent and Full Time

Pay Range: L8 – L14

Required for: September 2026

Reporting to: Headteacher

Number of Children on Roll: 481

Closing Date: 1st May 2026 12 Noon

Shortlisting: Wednesday 6th May 2026

Interviews: 18th and 19th May 2026

Due to the retirement of our long-standing Headteacher and the appointment of the Deputy Headteacher to the role of Headteacher for September, the children, parents and staff of Dee Point Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Deputy Headteacher who has a sense of humour, is kind and caring who will embody our values and ethos and support the Headteacher in leading our welcoming, diverse, community school.

The successful candidate must be able to maintain and enhance the existing strengths of the school, whilst bringing the drive and vision necessary to lead the school into its next exciting chapter. The new Deputy Headteacher will bring fresh perspectives to the role, taking into account both local and national strategies.

You will have responsibility for Y2 through to Y6 and work alongside a Deputy Headteacher for the Resource Provision and Two Assistant Headteachers one with responsibility for EYFS and Y1 and the other with responsibility for SEND in mainstream and the Pastoral Team.

We can offer you:

Happy, caring children who are keen to learn and are proud of their school.
A warm, friendly environment with passionate, dedicated and highly staff members who work consistently and collaboratively to secure the best outcomes for our children and families.
A positive, creative and supportive governing body who are actively involved in school life.

We encourage applicants to visit the school – please call our Bursar on 01244 372631 or email bursar@deepointprimary.cheshire.sch.uk to arrange to visit the school. School visits are available on the following dates:

Tuesday 21st April – 9.30am

Wednesday 22nd April – 9.30am

Friday 24th April – 9.30am

Safer Recruitment and Equality Statement:

Dee Point Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be bound by the school’s safeguarding children processes, undertake safeguarding training as necessary and all appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barred List checks from the DBS. Applicants for the post will be subject to stringer vetting and induction processes.

How to apply:

Please complete the online application form, with a personal statement not to exceed 1000 words. No CV’s will be accepted.

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