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Job vacancy details for: Deputy Head Teacher
Salary: Leadership Pay Scale (L10-L14)
Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Required from: 1st September 2026
Location: Redwood Primary School
(Parkview and Redwood Primary Schools Federation)
Closing date: Friday 1st May 2026 at 9am
Interviews: Wednesday 6th May 2026
Details of Post
The Governors of the Parkview Primary School and Redwood Primary School Federation invite applications from suitably experienced and qualified candidates for the post of Deputy Head Teacher.
We are seeking an exceptional leader who will work in partnership with the Head Teacher to provide strong, strategic leadership across the school with key responsibilities to be negotiated.
We are looking for someone who is:
- An outstanding classroom practitioner with evidence of consistently high-quality teaching and learning;
- An experienced and aspirational school leader with a clear understanding of effective school improvement strategies;
- Able to contribute to and help shape the strategic direction, vision and ethos of the school;
- Committed to raising standards and securing excellent outcomes for all pupils;
- Skilled in leading, developing and motivating staff to ensure high-quality teaching and learning across the school;
- Passionate about creating an inclusive school culture where all children can thrive academically, socially and emotionally;
- Able to use data, research and evidence-informed practice to drive improvement;
- Experienced in leading key areas of school development and managing change effectively;
- A reflective and outward-facing practitioner who actively engages in professional development and wider school networks;
- Positive, resilient and able to inspire confidence within the school community.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the leadership of the school, contributing to whole-school improvement, staff development and the promotion of high expectations and achievement for all pupils.
Our Federation operates a commitment to the safeguarding and protection of children. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
This post is exempt from the provisions of the 1974 Rehabilitations of Offenders Act. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activities relevant to children. Before applying for this post, please refer to our school website Redwood Primary School - Safeguarding and view our safeguarding policy and resources.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
Visits to the school are welcome. Please phone 01332 767443 to arrange an appointment.
For an application form and further details, visit the school’s website at www.redwoodprimary.com (Community tab) or email applications@redwood.derby.sch.uk
A completed application form and letter of application should be returned by post or email to the school office by 9am on the closing date.
Address: Redwood Primary School, Redwood Road, Sinfin, Derby, DE24 9PG
Telephone: 01332 767443
Website: www.redwoodprimary.com