Deputy Headteacher

Reddish Vale Nursery School
Reddish Vale Road
Stockport
SK5 7EU
headteacher@reddishvalenursery.stockport.sch.uk
0161 480 6713

Deputy Headteacher
Leadership ISR Range L1 L5
32.5 Hours, Full Time
Permanent
Start Date: September 2026

Application Deadline: 24th April 2026 11:59pm
Please email completed application forms to headteacher@reddishvalenursery.stockport.sch.uk or at the school address by the above deadline, application documents can be found and downloaded at the bottom of the page.
Shortlisting Date: 30th April 2026
Interview Date: 5th May 2026

Your Role

The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a dedicated, inspirational Deputy Headteacher for September 2026 to join our outstanding, happy and successful Nursery School. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, forward-thinking individual with a passion for education and inspiring a lifelong love of learning in our children.

About You

This is an excellent opportunity for:

• An outstanding teacher with high expectations and a track record of excellence in improving pupil achievement
• A strategic thinker who is able to evaluate honestly and accurately and contribute to effective planning for school improvement.
• A manager and team leader with strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to lead by example to support and motivate colleagues
• A committed individual with excellent organisational skills and a positive, pro-active outlook.
• An experienced professional, able to work in partnership with children, parents, carers, staff, governors, outside agencies and the wider community.

About Our School

You will benefit from:

• Children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn
• A dedicated, motivated staff team who are passionate about ensuring the very best opportunities for our children
• A friendly and welcoming school community
• A commitment to professional development

We would particularly welcome applications from teachers with relevant experience of the role of SENDCO.

It is planned that shortlisted candidates will be observed teaching and interacting with children in their own school during the week beginning 4th May 2026. Formal interviews and specific evaluation tasks will take place on Tuesday 5th May 2026.

Visits and informal enquiries prior to application are warmly welcomed and encouraged, and visits may be undertaken by prior arrangement with the Headteacher.

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Katie Bennett on headteacher@reddishvalenursery.stockport.sch.uk for an informal discussion about the role.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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