Deputy Headteacher
Closing in 22 days (14 May 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: L3 – L7
Employer: Staplegrove Church School
Location: Taunton, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 14 May 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
- Full time
- Permanent
- September 2026 start
- ISR: L3 – L7 (£54,394 – £60,145)
“Leaders cultivate an exceptionally inclusive environment; Pupils and adults are well supported to become the best version of themselves and, as a result, they flourish” SIAMs – December 2025
Our school’s vision is to be ‘A Learning Family, being the best version of ourselves’. Our whole staff team are fully committed to the school bringing this vision to life in all that we do. Through high expectations and strong relationships, we enable children to flourish academically and emotionally.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
The children, staff and local committee are seeking to appoint an inspirational Deputy Headteacher who is committed to promoting high standards of teaching and learning and will play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of our school’s development within a nurturing environment where every child is known. This role will involve a teaching commitment of 3 days a week.
The successful candidate will play a leading role in:
- Being a strong example of ‘excellence’ as a leading classroom practitioner, leading, modelling, inspiring and motivating other staff
- Working within the Senior Leadership Team to lead on and sustain high expectations and excellent practice
- The development and implementation of a broad and rich curriculum which meets the needs of all pupils in the school
- Monitoring and evaluating the impact of the quality of teaching, and standards of pupil’s achievement, using benchmarks and targets for improvement
- Taking initiative and is a strategic thinker who can inspire and hold others to account with clarity and integrity
- Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
- Contributing to the positive school ethos and culture that has been developed; in which every individual enabled to flourish
- Building positive relationships with all children, setting high expectations and enabling them all to be the best version of themselves.
- Support, promote and embrace the Christian ethos of the school
What is in it for me?
In return, we offer:
- Enthusiastic, motivated and happy pupils who appreciate school and the adults who support them
- A committed and enthusiastic leadership and staff team, who are keen to achieve the best for their pupils
- A supportive parent community who has high aspirations for their children
- Excellent support from an effective MAT team, a collaborative group of local schools
- High-quality CPD to develop your leadership with progression
- Two days a week leadership release time
Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells MAT include; a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and a supportive working environment.
DBS check
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.
Supporting documents and information
The Bath & Wells MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Candidates are warmly invited to visit the school prior to making an application. For further information or to book a visit please contact hr@staplegrove.bwmat.org
Closing date: Thursday 14 May. 11:59pm
Interview date: week beginning Monday 18 May 2026
The post will commence: September 2026
Please click the ‘apply online’ button to apply for this role.
