Deputy Headteacher (1-year fixed term or Secondment Opportunity)

Location: Brislington, Bristol
Contract: Full time
Hours: Monday to Friday
Start Date: September 2026 (to 31 August 2027)
Closing Date: Wednesday 10th June 2026
Pay Scale: L11 £66,368 – L15 £73,105 (negotiable depending on experience)

Three Form Entry, Split Site Primary School – England

Deputy Headteacher Secondment Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced senior leader with experience as an Assistant Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher to join our vibrant, three form entry, split site primary school as a Deputy Headteacher on a 1-year fixed term contract or on a secondment for 1 year. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and experienced leader to make a significant impact on teaching, learning, and the wider life of the school.

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, an excellent communicator, and a highly skilled practitioner with a proven track record of improving outcomes for pupils. They will work closely with the Headteacher, senior leadership team, and wider staff to ensure the highest standards across all aspects of school life.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Assessment Leadership — Lead and oversee assessment across KS1 and KS2, ensuring robust systems that drive pupil progress and inform high quality teaching.
• Primary Curriculum Development — Shape, refine, and evaluate our curriculum to ensure it is ambitious, coherent, and meets the needs of all learners.
• Pedagogy and Teaching & Learning — Drive improvements in classroom practice, model excellent teaching, and support staff in developing evidence informed pedagogy.
• Operational Leadership — Support Assistant Headteachers in their operational responsibilities and oversee the daily organisation of a busy split site school.
• Behaviour and Pastoral Leadership — Work alongside Assistant Headteachers to maintain high standards of behaviour, wellbeing, and pastoral care across the school.
• Pupil Achievement — Ensure all pupils make strong progress and achieve well, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups.
• Staff Development — Lead professional development, coaching, and performance management to build a highly skilled and motivated workforce.
• Safeguarding — Act as a key safeguarding leader, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met and pupils are safe.
• Health and Safety — Support the Headteacher in maintaining a safe, compliant learning environment across both sites.
• Wider School Life — Contribute to enrichment, community engagement, and the broader educational experience of pupils.
• Deputising for the Headteacher — Take full responsibility for the school in the Headteacher’s absence.

What We’re Looking For

• A passionate leader with a deep understanding of primary education
• Proven experience in raising standards and leading teams
• Strong organisational skills suited to a split site environment
• A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing
• The ability to inspire, challenge, and support colleagues
• A reflective practitioner who embraces professional growth

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative senior leadership team
• Opportunities to shape whole school strategy and practice
• A diverse, enthusiastic pupil community
• Professional development tailored to leadership growth
• A chance to make a measurable difference during a key period of school development

The successful candidate will work across both our Infant and Junior Sites. Applicants should seek approval from their Headteacher/Chair of Governors/Trust to ensure they would be released to commence the secondment from September 2026 in advance of making an application.

To find out more about our school, you can visit the school website.

For an informal conversation about the role please email the Headteacher (please refer to the school website for our contact details) using the following email subject title: Deputy Headteacher Role - Enquiry

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 10th June 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by: Friday 12th June
Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 16th June

Applications should be sent diretly to the school email address.