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Williamstown Primary School
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER
Salary: £61,198 - £67,531 (L7 – L11)
Start Date: 13th April 2026
NOR: 294
Are you looking for an exciting challenge and an opportunity to make a difference as a Deputy Headteacher?
The Headteacher and Governing Body are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Deputy Headteacher to work as part of a highly motivated and experienced team in taking the school forward in the next stage of its development. Williamstown Primary School is a very good school, that is continually striving for excellence. It is an ideal prospect for someone looking to further their career and make a positive difference as a Deputy Headteacher.
The Headteacher and Governing Body are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Deputy Headteacher with a passion for school improvement and exemplary classroom practice.
We are looking for:
- A strategic thinker with proven leadership, management and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to collaboration both within the school, the cluster and beyond.
- A commitment to working in partnership with parents and the wider community to maximise the experience of all pupils
- A passion and dedication to excellence in education and high expectations for all
- A leader who inspires, motivates and empowers others
- An excellent understanding of additional learning needs and a professional curiosity which allows all children to thrive
- An excellent classroom practitioner who is equally committed to the emotional and academic development of every child in their care.
- An innovative and knowledgeable individual with the confidence to lead on the assessment and progression of all pupils
- A leader who is flexible and adaptable in the ever changing school environment
We can offer you:
- enthusiastic, inquisitive and friendly children
- a hardworking, committed and highly-skilled staff team
- supportive parents, governing body and a community that works in partnership to support the school
- a commitment to your professional development
- a strong and supportive senior leadership team with a dedication and commitment for continuous improvement
The closing date for this post is 6th November 2025 at Midnight.
Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post.
PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.
Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Safeguarding Statement
Williamstown Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.