Interim Deputy Headteacher

Interim Deputy Headteacher required for June 2026

Start Date: 1st June 2026

Salary: L8 – L12

Contract: Full time – Temporary

Applications close: 2nd February 5 pm

Interview Date: Thursday 5th / Friday 6th

Do you have the H.E.A.R.T to lead our school?

Honesty

Empathy

Achievement

Respect

Teamwork

The Duke of Bedford Primary School are pleased to advertise an interim position to work in our school as Deputy Headteacher due to Maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a committed and effective team to continue to improve standards of teaching and learning and gain or expand on your leadership experience.

The successful candidate will have a desire to see each and every child reach their full potential both academically and socially. We have high aspirations working in a caring and nurturing environment, committed to our School HEART Values.

We are looking for an Interim Deputy Headteacher who:

Is an outstanding classroom practitioner

Is skilled at improving teaching and learning in the classroom

Has dynamic leadership qualities that motivate and inspire pupils and staff

Has a clear vision with the highest of expectations for all

Has the ability to drive an ambitious school improvement plan

Possesses the skills and experience to achieve improvements through aspirational target setting and supportive performance management

Is an enthusiastic team player who can lead by example

Can further develop positive links within the community and collaborate enthusiastically with all stakeholders

What we can offer you in return:

A friendly working environment where children are enthusiastic and are keen to learn.

Well behaved children who are polite and respectful.

Ongoing training opportunities for all staff to continue to learn and flourish.

A fantastic village school with supportive parents/carers.

We maintained a ‘Good’ rating from our last Ofsted monitoring inspection January 2025.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further with the headteacher, please contact the school office to make arrangements for a further conversation. Visits are encouraged and welcomed.

Please contact Mrs Pepper, Tel 01733 270243 or email paula.pepper@dukeofbedford.net to arrange a visit and for the application pack (a covering letter should be no more than 2 sides of A4) or you can download the application pack from our website: https://www.dukeofbedford.peterborough.sch.uk/

The Duke of Bedford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. In our school we create a culture of safeguarding which is the responsibility of all staff. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and will be subject to satisfactory references being obtained.

Submitting an application

Please ensure that you complete all relevant information on the application form and email this to paula.pepper@dukeofbedford.net