Deputy Head Teacher

Multi Academy Trust: St Christopher's

Acting Deputy Headteacher

Place of work: Ladysmith Infant School, Exeter

Salary: L1

Job term: Fixed Term, maternity cover from January 2026 until the end of the academic year or the return of the current post holder whichever is sooner. 

Appointment type: Full time

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 14^th October

Interviews: W/C 20^th October 2025

Deputy Headteacher

Is being part of the leadership team of an Infant and Nursery school your dream job?

We are looking for an acting deputy headteacher who has a passion for high quality principled education and an excellent understanding of teaching and learning in Key Stage 1 or EYFS. You will be committed to working with the head teacher and Trust to support Ladysmith Infant and Nursery school on its journey towards becoming a centre of excellence for in early education for the Trust and beyond; a place where learning is magical and irresistible!

You will

·        Have strong knowledge about teaching and learning and 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.

·        Be able to lead phonics and early reading across the school.

In return 

·        You will be able to access unrivalled professional development and work with other likeminded colleagues and senior leaders through our supporting and extensive Trust CPD offer.

·        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 and be part of the wider Trust family of 21 schools spanning Exeter, Torbay and Plymouth.

·        Through this post have the opportunity to take the next step into school leadership and gain valuable leadership experience.

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

This post is a fixed term to cover the maternity/ parental leave of the current Deputy headteacher for two terms or until their return whichever is earlier. We welcome applications for this fixed term contract either from applicants looking for new employment or as a secondment. If applying on a secondment basis, please ensure you have the appropriate authority from your Governing Body and Headteacher before applying for the post.

Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact the school on 01392 349141 if you wish to make arrangements.