Description Deputy Head Salary: L8 – L12 (£61,534 - £67,898) Start Date: 13 th April 2026 Closing date for applications: Friday 23 rd January 2026 Interview date: Monday 2 nd February 2026 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are looking for an ambitious and inspirational person with a passion for making a difference, enabling staff and children to succeed to take on the role of Deputy Head Teacher at Manor Infant and Nursery School. We are looking for someone to start this appointment in April 2026. The role involves a 2 day a week class-based responsibility. We are a 2-form entry inner-city Infant and Nursery School. We pride ourselves on the fact that we place children at the centre of everything that we do. We endeavour to ensure every child demonstrates the characteristics of effective learning and feels safe, secure, supported, happy, and challenged. We work to ensure that all children are empowered to be the best they can be and are provided with opportunities to do so through the school values and relational practice. We are looking for a Deputy Head who is innovative, strategically minded and a highly motivated leader to work with us to lead our friendly, forward-thinking and supportive team. They will be expected to work in close partnership with families, governors and the local community for the enhancement of the school. We believe our school offers the right candidate fantastic career development opportunities. The role requires someone who has an excellent understanding of best practice and is able to model outstanding teaching and learning. They will also require leadership abilities and ambition, coupled with strong management and communication skills to support the Head Teacher as we continually strive to deliver the best educational provision for our children. We can offer you: engaging children who love coming to school and have a love of learning a committed and friendly staff high quality, ongoing professional development mentoring from both senior leaders and external consultants opportunities to explore your own professional interests a strong leadership team who are driving the school forward with a clear vision and high expectations Application Procedure We would encourage you to come and visit our school and see it in action. Please contact the School Office to make an appointment (02392 820548). For a full application pack and application form please contact Mrs Lorraine Reynolds-Collins (lreynolds-collins&64;manor-inf.portsmouth.sch.uk) We look forward to receiving your application