Job Introduction
We are excited to be able to appoint an Deputy Headteacher to our inclusive team, to start in either April or September 2026.
Elvetham Heath Primary School is a vibrant, happy and welcoming community; there are dedicated staff and curious children; and, we are a Character Education School. This is the golden thread that runs through everything we do. We are proud of our school which has always been a popular choice, having been rated Outstanding in March 2010, and retaining this rating again in January 2023.
The Deputy Headteacher is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), providing strategic leadership that drives exceptional teaching, learning and pupil outcomes. The role supports delivery of the school’s vision, leads curriculum development and assessment, contributes to school improvement planning, and ensures excellent outcomes for all children.
The post holder will:
- Lead and model an inclusive ethos across curriculum, staffing, and the wider school community, ensuring the delivery of the school’s ambitious Strategic Plan.
- Take a leading role in the monitoring and evaluation of standards across the whole school and be a leading professional, actively promoting effective teaching and learning practices across the school.
- Work collaboratively within SLT to promote character education, and a culture of high expectations and mutual respect.
- Play an influential role in school leadership and school improvement contributing to both strategic planning, day-to-day management and monitoring.
- Support, develop, and lead relevant teams to secure high-quality teaching, effective use of resources, and improved standards of learning and achievement for all children.
- Have the skills and authority to carry out the role effectively, including making rigorous and fair judgements on progress towards priorities as detailed in the School’s Strategic Plan.
- Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead OR DDSL, uphold safeguarding, health and safety and child protection policies.
- Support the headteacher’s overall leadership, development and management of the teaching and learning of all children, taking full responsibility for the school in the headteachers’ absence.
Please read the attached Job Description for a more detailed overview of the role and the required criteria.
Application Procedure
Candidates should send their completed applications, to arrive no later than 12pm on Friday 6 February, to Zoe Ellisdon in the school office at Elvetham Heath Primary School; hr@ehps.hants.sch.uk. Interviews will take place w/c 23 February 2026.
Tours of the school are welcomed – for further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Zoe Ellisdon in the school office; hr@ehps.hants.sch.uk or on 01252622205.
We look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Safer Recruitment
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 will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
