Deputy Head Teacher

Location: A vibrant, larger-than-average 2-form entry primary school in the heart of the city
Contract: Full time, permanent
Start date: 1st September 2026

If you are an ambitious and values-driven leader looking to make a meaningful impact in an inclusive, dynamic urban school, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an exceptional and inspirational Deputy Head Teacher to join our senior leadership team at an exciting point in the school’s development.

Our school is a diverse, inclusive and welcoming community, proud to serve families in the heart of the city. We are a larger-than-average two-form entry primary school with a large, well-established Enhanced Resource Provision (ERP) for children with autism and speech and language needs. Inclusion, ambition and high expectations for all pupils are at the centre of everything we do.

The Role

Working closely with the Head Teacher, the Deputy Head Teacher will:

• Provide strategic leadership and play a key role in shaping the vision and direction of the school
  
  
• Lead on teaching and learning to ensure the highest standards across the mainstream school and the ERP
  
  
• Support and develop staff through coaching, mentoring and professional development
  
  
• Champion inclusive practice and high-quality provision for pupils with SEND
  
  
• Contribute to safeguarding, behaviour, curriculum development and school improvement
  
  
• Be a visible, positive presence for pupils, staff, parents and carers
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a leader who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with proven leadership experience
• Has a strong commitment to inclusion and a clear understanding of SEND, particularly autism and speech and language needs
• Has experience of managing safeguarding at a leadership/whole school level
• Can lead and manage change with vision and empathy
• Can inspire, motivate and support staff to achieve their best
• Is reflective, resilient and solution-focused
• Builds strong relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external professionals
• Will work closely with the Head Teacher to drive forward our strategic priorities and school improvement plan
• Will have strong organisational skills
• Shares our belief that every child deserves to succeed, regardless of starting point
  
  

We Offer

• A supportive, ambitious and collaborative leadership team
• Enthusiastic, friendly pupils who love to learn
• A committed, dedicated and skilled staff team
• A supportive governing board
• A well-resourced school and established Enhanced Resource Provision
• High-quality professional development and opportunities for career progression
• A central city location with strong community links

To learn more about our school, please visit our website: riverviewprimary.co.uk

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on office@riverviewprimary.co.uk.

Closing date: 6th March 2026

Shortlisting: 13th March 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be observed in their own setting during week commencing 23rd March 2026

Interviews: 31st March 2026

The 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 a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants