Vacancies – Deputy Head and Nursery Nurse

Deputy Head

Key Information

Position: Deputy Head

Start Date: 1st January 2027

Contract: Permanent

Salary: L7 – L11

Are you a sharp operational leader ready to co-pilot a school’s success?

We are seeking a dynamic Deputy Headteacher who thrives on managing day-to-day momentum and modelling classroom excellence. In this pivotal role, you will be the operational backbone of our school, driving child-centred policies and curriculum design.

By taking the lead on daily operations, you will form a powerful strategic partnership with our Headteacher—giving her the breathing space to lead long-term vision, while you jointly transform that vision into measurable school improvement. If you are a visible, collaborative leader ready to unite a team and make a profound dual impact in leadership and the classroom, we want to hear from you.

As a dynamic and forward-thinking leader, you will work hand-in-hand with the Headteacher to shape the future of our primary school. Your strategic acumen will shine as you lead the creation, review, and implementation of robust, child-centred whole-school policies, while routinely analysing primary performance metrics to pivot strategies and elevate student outcomes.

Balancing senior leadership with a passion for practice, this role includes a two-day weekly teaching commitment, allowing you to model excellence in the classroom. Together with the Headteacher, you will jointly present plans to the Governing Body for approval, while serving as a visible, collaborative leader who unifies staff and ensures early years and primary curriculum policies support the broader school vision.

We would love to show you around our school or arrange an informal chat with our Headteacher, Sue Tudge, please call 01225 863 444.

Closing date (and time): Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at 8am.

Interview date:  Wednesday 30th September 2026

Commencement date:  1st January 2027

Job Description       Person Specification       Application Form       Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form

 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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Nursery Nurse

Join us for an exciting new chapter!

Are you ready to help us grow from the ground up?

Following the expansion of our vibrant two-form entry primary school, we are thrilled to announce the opening of our brand-new, purpose-built Nursery this September! We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and highly skilled Nursery Nurse to join our foundation stage team and help create an inspiring, nurturing learning environment.

Key Information

Position: Nursery Nurse (Ref: SCH350)

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: 35 hours per week/ Permanent

Salary: Scale G

Come and meet us!

If you would like an informal discussion or wish to learn more about life at our school, please contact our Head Teacher, Sue Tudge, via the school office on 01225 863 444.

Closing date (and time): Friday 4th September 2026 at 9am.

Interview date:  Tuesday 8th September 2026

Commencement date:  Monday 2nd November 2026

Job Description       Person Specification Nursery Nurse      Christ Church Primary Application Form        Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form

 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.