Staff Vacancy
Deputy Headteacher
Salary: L14 - 20
Hours: Full time
Contract type: Permanent (start date September 2026)
Location: Dale Community Primary School
Do you want to work in a positive, supportive school environment where teamwork is valued and individuals are encouraged to achieve their full potential?
Dale Community Primary School is a large vibrant school federated with Stonehill Nursery School and is located in the heart of the city. We are well established and popular schools with rising standards and a happy and enthusiastic school community.
Due to the retirement of the previous post holder, the Governors wish to appoint a Deputy Head Teacher with a proven track record of excellent classroom practice and senior leadership who will support our school values.
We are seeking an ambitious and energetic professional with experience of successfully leading improvement and raising standards. Our multi-cultural and diverse community is highly valued by our families and staff and as a school we expect everyone to actively contribute to and promote our strong positive ethos.
You will:
Be a reflective practitioner, striving for excellence within your practice
Have a determination to raise standards and to create a culture where pupils experience a positive and enriching school life
Enable children to reach their full potential socially and academically
Have a nurturing approach, caring for the whole child
Be proactive to make a difference to the lives of children
Be an excellent team player
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, build and maintain strong relationships with children, staff, parents and carers, governors and the wider local community
We can offer you:
Happy and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
A supportive and positive leadership team who work together for the benefit of our children
Opportunities to develop leadership skills and a commitment to your professional development including access to unlimited online CPD through National College
A school which prioritises teacher wellbeing with access to on-site counselling
Dale Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to suitable references, an enhanced DBS check and a medical check.
Visits to the school are encouraged. For further details or to book a visit please contact the school on 01332 760070 or email admin@dale.derby.sch.uk
Your completed application form and supporting letter of no more than two sides of A4 can be emailed to Mr Pass at cpass@dale.derby.sch.uk
Closing date: Monday 2 February 2026, 9am
Interviews: Wednesday 11 February 2026
