Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher L4 - L8 Royston St John the Baptist CE Primary School

Permanent Deputy Headteacher. Full time. Required for September 2026.

Royston St John the Baptist is a special place with a distinctive Christian ethos. We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who is driven, ambitious and committed to work in partnership with the Headteacher, staff, governors and Trust to lead the school on the next stage of its exciting journey. Our new Deputy Headteacher will share our Christian vision and support the Headteacher to enhance provision in all areas and further raise standards.

The successful candidate will teach their own class while benefiting from dedicated release time to lead significant areas of responsibility and drive sustained improvement across key priorities within the Academy Improvement Plan.

Qualifications and Leadership Attributes

• Exceptional teacher who will model excellent teaching rooted in evidence-informed practice
• Shares our school's Christian vision and values
• Has an innovative and strong track record in supporting children with SEND
• Inspirational and aspirational leader
• Proven track record of significant impact on pupil outcomes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Can form strong partnerships with staff, parents, governors and colleagues within the Trust
• Warm, kind, caring, positive and has a sense of humour

Benefits

• A nurturing, caring and inclusive school
• A forward-thinking Trust that takes professional development, workload and staff wellbeing seriously
• A friendly, hard-working, professional and supportive team of staff and governors
• Happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and behave well
• A commitment to your professional development

Job Type: Full time / Term time / Permanent

Enhance Academy Trust has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. The Trust values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all.