Deputy Head

About the job

Key information

Required for September 2025 – Deputy Head for Eastover Primary School

Group: 3

Salary: L7 -11

NOR: 407

What will I be doing?

An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen, following the promotion of our current Deputy Head to Headship. Eastover Primary School is seeking to appoint a visionary, highly motivated and experienced leader who will join the Head in leading the school on a journey of excellence whilst providing the best possible education and experiences for all the children at the school.

This role will involve a teaching commitment.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We are looking for a Deputy Head who:

• is an exemplar of quality first teaching with a proven record of modelling this to staff and effecting improvements in teaching and learning in specific subjects.
• has experience of working in an inclusive setting and has led aspects of school improvement linked to fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect and collaboration.
• has set ambitious standards for pupils and staff, promoting excellence.

What is in it for me?

We are a Community Primary School with close community links in a busy small town in Somerset.

This forward-thinking and well-resourced school benefits from:

• Highly motivated staff who are committed to new ideas to improve teaching and learning
• Is rooted in the community
• CPD support programme
• A well-established leadership team of which you will be part.

DBS check

The successful candidate will need to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Supporting documents and information

Eastover Primary School has a Good Ofsted rating and continues to build on its successes, with a focus on further improving student outcomes and expanding enrichment opportunities. More information about the school can be found on our website. Visits to the school are welcomed and should be arranged in advance by contacting the School Office on 01278 422693 or via email to recruitment@eastoverschool.co.uk

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to make a lasting impact.

Visits to the school are welcome between 22 and 28 April.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. It also values the diversity of the workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

You can download further information and an application form for this vacancy from the school website or by clicking the Apply Now button below. Please submit your final application form to recruitment@eastoverschool.co.uk

• Closing date: Monday 28 April 2025
• Shortlisting date: Tuesday 29 April 2025
• Interviews: Thursday 8 May 2025
• Start date: 1 September 2025

Apply now