Deputy Headteacher

Term: 1 September 2026 (or 1 January 2027 for the right candidate)

Salary: L13 – L17 (£69,596 – £76,772) 25/26 STPCD scales England

Closing Date: 23rd April 2026

Assessment/Interview Dates: 6-7 May 2026

Following the retirement of our long-standing Deputy Headteacher, The Beeches Primary School, Peterborough, is seeking to appoint an exceptional and motivated leader with a passion for education and the knowledge, skills, and experience to work in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team to build on our strong foundations and drive the school forward.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, self-motivated and resilient leader to support the next phase of the school’s development, building on recent improvements in outcomes while addressing the very real challenges of disadvantage and SEND.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team to drive school improvement, uphold our high standards, and support the continued development of our inclusive, nurturing, and aspirational school community.

The Headteacher and governing board seek a candidate who is an excellent leader and has:
– Strong leadership experience within a primary school setting
– A clear passion for delivering high-quality teaching and learning
– The ability to lead, inspire, motivate, and support colleagues and pupils
– A proven track record of improving pupil outcomes and contributing to whole-school improvement
– Experience of leading key areas such as deprivation, inclusion, EYFS, behaviour, curriculum, or assessment
– A strong commitment to improving outcomes for EAL and disadvantaged pupils
– High expectations and aspirations for all pupils
– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
– A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships
– The ability to inspire, challenge, and support both staff and pupils
– A willingness to work in partnership with the Governing Body and Local Authority
– A commitment to ongoing professional development, including accredited leadership training
– Energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude in all aspects of work at The Beeches Primary School

Applicants are likely to have had experience serving in a Leadership Team and are able to demonstrate evidence of working in or towards role of Deputy Headteacher.

Application Process:
• An application pack including the Job Description, Person Specification and the application form are available upon request to the school office office@beeches.peterborough.sch.uk
• Applicants must submit their completed application form and candidate statement to office@beeches.peterborough.sch.uk by 12:30pm 23rd April 2026.
• Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. There are two designated days for visiting: Thursday 16th April 9am-4pm and Tuesday 21st April 9am-4pm. Please contact the school office (Tel: 01733 209877; Email: office@beeches.peterborough.sch.uk) to book an appointment
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview and assessment by email no later than 27 April 2026.
• Interviews and Assessments to a panel will be 6-7 May 2026.

Attachments:
• Applicant School Pack
• Job Description and Personal Specification
• Application Form 1 and 2
• Privacy Notice

A decision on a preferred candidate will be ratified by the Board of Governors, in liaison with the Local Authority, and communicated as soon as possible by 8 May 2026.
Thank you for your interest.

Will Fisk
Headteacher
The Beeches Primary School
w.fisk@beeches.peterborough.sch.uk

• The Beeches Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required as the post will involve regulated activity. The appointment will also be subject to satisfactory medical checks and two references. References will, ideally, be taken up for short listed candidates prior to interview. We may also complete online checks following shortlisting.
• This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 20