Job Introduction
Deputy Headteacher
L6 to L10
Leadership time 0.6, with teaching commitment of approximately 0.4
Permanent Post to begin in September 2026
If you are an excellent classroom practitioner and leader, able to articulate the positive impact you have on both children and staff through school improvement, and have a passion for developing people around you, then we are looking for you!
Cupernham Junior School are seeking to appoint a dynamic, inspiring and forward-thinking Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated and passionate leadership team (comprising also of a Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher and Inclusion lead). We are looking for an individual who relishes a challenge within an already successful school (confirmed as ‘Good’ in our Ofsted inspection, September 2023), where the whole child, their successful learning and development are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to appoint someone who shares our vision of a highly effective, highly inclusive education for all children, regardless of any barriers they may have. We are looking to invest in someone who is passionate about continuing to develop their leadership and career, and who has high expectations of themselves, as well as others around them.
The Role of the Deputy Headteacher
The successful applicant will play a core strategic role in supporting the Headteacher in shaping the future of our school.
The position will involve responsibility for ‘Quality of Experience’ within the school, leading Curriculum, Assessment and Personal Development. These areas of leadership will work in tandem with the rest of the senior leadership team, who have responsibility for ‘Quality of Teaching and Learning’ and ‘Quality of Inclusion’. These elements complement one another to provide an exceptional ‘Quality of Education’ for all. As a school, we value and prioritise the importance of high quality professional development for all staff and, as such, coaching and development is a core part of our vision for the school. Whilst coaching experience is not necessarily a requirement of the role, a passion for coaching and professional development certainly is.
It is expected that there will be a teaching commitment based around the needs of the school. This is likely to be approximately 40%. The remaining time is then dedicated to leadership and operational oversight of the school.
Please see the attached Information pack for more details on our school and the role, including the Job Description and the Person Specification
Application Process
Applicants should send their completed application form (see attached file), to arrive no later than 9:00am on Monday 2nd March to Sarah Townsend, Senior Admin Officer
Cupernham Junior School, Bransley Close, Romsey, SO51 7JT, or via email to adminoffice@cupernham-jun.hants.sch.uk
Please take a look at our website as it reflects the many wonderful things our school offers. However, we would strongly encourage you to visit the school, speak with the Headteacher and see first-hand why we are so proud of Cupernham Junior School – please contact our school office on 01794 512702 or email at adminoffice@cupernham-jun.hants.sch.uk to arrange a time to see who we are, what we can offer and to speak with myself regarding this exciting opportunity.
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