Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

Place of work: Ladysmith Junior School, Exeter

Salary: L2-L5

Job term: Permanent

Appointment type: Full time, ideally commencing in September 2025

Closing date: Thursday 13th March 9am

Interviews: W/C 31st March

Is being part of the leadership team of a junior school your dream job?

We are looking for a deputy headteacher who has an excellent knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum, able to model effective practice and build relationships with students, staff and parents to improve outcomes for pupils. You will be committed to working with the head teacher and Trust to enable Ladysmith Junior school to become a place where learning is rooted in all that we do whilst utilising our extensive grounds and making each day irresistible! 

As part of St Christophers Trust, a group of community and church schools you will have ample opportunities to network with other likeminded colleagues who are focused on using evidence best practice to improve. You will have access to bespoke leadership programmes and as a large Trust we can enable you to reach your long term career goals.

You will

• Have bundles of passion and enthusiasm a ‘can do’ attitude.

• Have high expectations and be adapt at removing barriers to learning for children whatever their starting point.

• Be able to model great teaching, coach, support and challenge colleagues to be the best they can be.

In return  

• You will be able to access unrivalled professional development and work with other likeminded colleagues and senior leaders across the Trust.

• Be supported to develop and achieve your career aspirations whatever they are.

• You will be part of a network of 4 other Trust schools in the city of Exeter and not be alone in your leadership journey, with support from the wider Trust family of 21 schools spanning Exeter,

Torbay and Plymouth. 

• Work for a Trust where well-being and workload are taken seriously. 

This is an exciting time for Ladysmith Junior School having recently joined St Christopher’s Trust. 

Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact Emma Harris on 01392 271596 if you wish to make arrangements for a visit on one of the following times:

• Thursday 27th Feb at 2:00 p.m. 

• Monday 3rd March at 9:30 p.m. 

• Tuesday 4th March 2:00 p.m. 

Applications should be submitted by Thursday 13th March 9am.

Interviews W/C 31st March – shortlisted candidates are likely to be visited in their own setting.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy: https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

Our commitment to EDI

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless