Deputy Head Teacher

Werrington Primary School are currently recruiting for a Deputy Headteacher to start 1st January 2027. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute your ideas and develop the school as part of the Senior Leadership Team, where you will take the lead on areas such as Safeguarding (acting as the School’s DSL), Behaviour and Attendance.

About the successful candidate:

The successful candidate will have excellent leadership skills and a deep knowledge of teaching strategies and pedagogy. They will be able to support colleagues in progression and planning of the curriculum. We are seeking a leader who is approachable, a clear communicator who is good at building relationships with staff, children and parents and is committed to evidence-based practice.

Why work with us:

We believe that we will only recruit and retain the best colleagues if we are committed to investing in your career. As a partner school of Soke Education Trust, you will have access to leadership support from within the Trust and from external partners. We are committed to supporting your continuous professional development, your wellbeing and work life balance. You will have access to our EAP scheme, our Wider Wallet benefit package and our staff networks.

Next Steps

To find out more about the role and for an informal visit, please contact [email removed]. Our Trust and School website provide more information, visit werringtonprimaryschool.co.uk.

Interviews will be held: Thursday 8th October 2026

We look forward to welcoming you to Werrington Primary School.