Overview
St Mary's CE Primary School (Bridport) is looking for a Deputy Headteacher to lead our fantastic team. Actual Salary £53,069 - £58,569 per annum (Leadership Scale L2 to L6). This is a Full Time, Permanent position required from 1 September 2026.
Start date: 1 September 2026. Closing date: Wednesday 10th June 2026 at 12 noon. Interview Date: Monday 15th June 2026.
Key Responsibilities
* Deputising for the Headteacher and driving whole-school improvement
* Coaching, mentoring, and developing teaching staff to ensure outstanding outcomes
* Leading on teaching and learning, curriculum design and assessment tracking
Experience Of
* A achieving high standards and relentless in securing strong outcomes for all children
* Church school education
* Effectively leading/motivating children and staff and developing team approaches
* Improving outcomes for all children
* Experience of leading teaching and learning, curriculum and assessment across the school
* Experience of devising schemes of work
Knowledge Of
* Current national educational priorities, developments and strategies which meet the needs of all children
* Recent legislation, developments and initiatives in primary education
* The latest developments in safeguarding and child protection
* Understanding schools’ statutory responsibilities regarding the needs and care of students with SEND
* Understanding of data analysis
* Ability to analyse and present data effectively including progress and behaviour information
* Ability to lead, manage and prioritise effectively
* Ability to establish a positive ethos with an accent on high achievement for all
* Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing at all levels
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Ability to set clear expectations and parameters and to hold others to account for their performance
* Ability to lead, manage and prioritise effectively
A current driving licence and your own transport is essential for travel across the Trust’s multiple sites and schools.
Additional Information
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role. Visits to the school are welcome. To arrange a confidential conversation about the role, or a visit to the school, contact Katharine Anstey at [email protected]
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Sarah Elliott on 01308 422846 or by emailing [email protected]
Initio Learning Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and aims to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you would like to discuss any changes or support you may need as part of this process, please call or email the recruiting manager (see contact details above).
Initio Learning Trust values and respects the diversity of our workforce, and encourages employees to be their unique selves. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief.
Applying for a job with us — other things you need to know: This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be verified. Safeguarding and promotion of welfare of children is expected of all staff and volunteers. Enhanced DBS checks are required for employment offers. We may collect further information for shortlisted applicants including criminal record checks and qualification verification. Fluency in English is required for all student and public-facing roles in line with the fluency duty.
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